D UNLAND AND THE SOUTHERN MISTY MOUNTAINS TM

1.0 GUIDELINES 9.0 SITES OF INTEREST: DUNLAND

1.1 DEFINITIONS AND TERMS 2-3 9.1 LARACH DUHNNAN 45
1.2 ADAPTING THIS MODULE TO YOUR CAMPAIGN 3 9.2 THE CAERDH WOOD 45
1.3 CONVERTING STATISTICS 4-5 9.3 THE STOOR VILLAGE OF NEW MARESH 46
2.0 INTRODUCTION 9.4 THE SMUGGLER'S HOLD 46
9.5 THE VILLAGE OF CILLIEN & THE HEALERS HALL... 47
3.0 THE DUNLENDINGS 9.6 PALOMIRE'S ESTATE 49
3.1 HISTORY 8 9.7 THE TEMPLE OF JUSTICE 51
3.2 SOCIETY AND EVERYDAY LIFE 9 9.71 Entry Halls Layout 51
4.0 THESOUTHERNMISTY MOUNTAINS 9.72 Level 2 Layout 51
4.1 CLIMATE 11 9.73 Level 3 Layout 51
4.2 FLORA 11 9.74 Level 4 Layout 51
4.3 FAUNA 11 10.0 ADVENTURE AIDS
5.0 DUNLAND 10.1 SELECTING AN ADVENTURE 52
5.1 CLIMATE 12 10.2 CHOOSING A TIME PERIOD 52
5.2 FLORA 12 10.3 ADVENTURE SUGGESTIONS 52
5.3 FAUNA 14 10.4 TRAPS, WEAPONS, AND SPELLS 52
6.0 POLITICS AND POWER: 11.0 SOUTHERN MISTY MOUNTAIN
THE SOUTHERN MISTY MOUNTAINS ADVENTURES
6.1 THE SOUTHERN MISTY MOUNTAINS: T.A. 1640 16 11.1 A CALL FROM SINGING HILL 52
6.11 Turukulon the Worm 16 11.2 TRADING WITH THE GIANTS 53
6.12 Amon Lind 17 11.3 ASSAULT ON A LAZY DRAGON 53
6.13 The Giants 21 11.4 FINDING A SOUTHERN PASS 53
6.14 The Eagles 21 12.0 D U N L A N D ADVENTURES
6.2 SOUTHERN MISTY MOUNTAINS: T.A. 1640-3019 21 12.1 A TROLL HUNT 54
7.0 POLITICS AND POWER: DUNLAND 12.2 MISSION FOR THE KING 54
7.1 DUNLAND: T.A. 1640 23 12.3 SACRIFICE FOR JUSTICE 55
7.11 The Clans 23 12.4 A CLAN WAR 55
7.12 The Daen Iontis 26 13.0 TABLES
7.13 The Daen Coentis 26 13.1 MASTER ENCOUNTER TABLE 56
7.14 The Dúnedain 27 13.2 MASTER BEAST TABLE 57
7.15 The Temple of Justice 28 13.3 MASTER MILITARY TABLE 58
7.16 The Stoors 29 13.4 MASTER NPC TABLE ........................................................61
7.17 The Healers and Their Hall 29
7.18 The Traders 30
7.19 The Bards 31 CREDITS
7.2 DUNLAND: T.A. 1640-2510 31 Author/Designer: RandellE.Doty
7.3 DUNLAND: T.A. 2510-2759 32
7.4 DUNLAND: T.A. 2759-3018 32 Editor: Coleman Charlton Series Editor:PeterC. Fenlon
7.5 DUNLAND: AFTER T.A. 3018 32 Interior Art: JimHolloway
8.0 SITES OF INTEREST: Layouts: Steve Sullivan, Rick Britton
THE SOUTHERN MISTY MOUNTAINS
8.1 THEGIANTS' HOMES 33 Cover Art: Walter Velez Maps: Peter C. Fenlon
8.11 The Miners 33 Cover Graphics: Richard H. Britton
8.12 The Ranchers 33
8.2 AMON LIND 34 Production : Robert Bell, Coleman Charlton, Kurt Fischer,
8.21 Gatehouse Layout 34 Jessica M. Ney, John David Ruemmler, Suzanne Young
8.22 North and South Towers 35 Editorial Contributions: Terry Amthor, Kevin Barrett, Rick
8.23 Main Keep Level 1 Layout 36 Britton, John Ruemmler, Rob Bell
8.24 Main Keep Level 2 Layout 36
8.25 Main Keep Level 3 Layout 36 Typesetting: Karen the Amazon and "VASA"
8.26 Main Keep Levels 4-9 Layout 38 Special Contributions : Terry Amthor, DeaneBegiebing,
8.27 Sub Level 1 Layout 38 John Breckenridge, Kathleen Conner, Bill Covert, Bill
8.28 Sub Level 2 Layout 40
Downs, Bruce R. Neidlinger, Kurt Rasmussen, Swink
8.29 Sub Level 3 Layout 40
8.3 THE LAIR OF TURUKULON 42 Dedication and Special Contributions: Dwight "Wafer"
8.4 ISILDUR'S TOMB 44 Hayes, Becky Hayes, Barry "Bear" Edwards, "Sweet" William
8.5 DWAITHOHIR'S EYRIE......................................................44 Wilson, Gavin Gossett, Richard "Wack the @*#%! out of
'em" Clark, Joyce Broyles.

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2 Guidelines: Abbreviations & Definitions

The wind out of the West whipped across the grassy flanks of the G AME TERMS
hill, sending shimmers through the brilliant wildflowers. Loud and AT Armor Type Lvl Level (exp. or spell level)
unyielding, the gusts drowned out the cries and horn calls from the bp bronze piece(S) MA Martial Arts
battlements atop the ridge. All of the enemies' rantings seemed like cp copper piece(s) Mod ....Modifier or Modification
the empty murmurs of faraway ghosts. Crit ....Critical strike mp mithril piece(s)
Celeclú of Duhnnan knew better, of course, for the challenge he D Die or Dice NPC .... Non-player Character
sought so long was finally at hand. His foe was no spectre; he was D100..Percentile Dice Result OB Offensive bonus
a real warrior born out of the constant fighting the foul Haed
clansmen loved so dearly. Now, Celeclú rode to center stage. DB Defensive Bonus PC Player Character
Urmah, the driver, nodded his head as he twisted the reins and FRP....Fantasy Role Playing PP Power Points
brought Celeclú's chariot in line with the opening gate. As the cart GM ....Gamemaster R or Rad Radius
swung up the twisting path, the squire turned and yelled: "He's gp gold pieces(s) Rnd or Rd Round
coming, out!" ip iron piece(s) RR Resistance Roll
Suddenly, Arl the Haed's chariot burst out of the gateway, the jp jade piece(s) Stat Statistic or Characteristic
driver screaming with all the fervor of a cyclone. Arl's eyes tp tin piece(s)
glistened with rage: "Now Celeclú, you can taste your brother's
blood!" MIDDLE-EARTH TERMS
The champion from Duhnnan smiled with toothy grin that belied A Adunaic Kh Khuzdul (Dwarvish)
his utter contempt for his Haed opponent. Bringing his weapon BS Black Speech LotR ....The Lord of the Rings
about, he muttered: "Only after I savor my brother's triumph, you Cir Cirth or Certar Or Orkish
boarfaced sheepboy." D Dunael (Dunlending) Q Quenya
Du Daenael (Old Dunael) R Rohirric
1.0 GUIDELINES E
El
Edain
Eldarin
Rh
S
Rhovanion
Sindarin
Fantasy role playing is akin to a living novel where the players Es Easterling S.A Second Age
are the main characters. Everyone combines to write a story which 1 .A .... First Age Si Silvan Elvish
is never short of adventure. They help create a new land and strange F.A....Fourth Age T.A Third Age
new tales. Hi Hillman Teng ...Tengwar
This series is designed as a tool for Gamemasters (GMs) who H Hobbitish(Westron variant) V Variag
wish to run scenarios or campaigns set in J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle- Har....Haradrim W...Westron(Common Speech)
earth. The adventure modules are complete and ready-to- run Hob... Hobbit Wo Wose(Druedain)
studies of very specific areas, and are intended to be used with a Kd Kuduk(ancient Hobbitish)
minimum of additional work. Each has statistical information
based on the Middle-earth Role Playing(MERP) and Rolemaster
(RM) fantasy systems. The modules are, however, adaptable for 1.12 DEFINITIONS
use with most major role playing games. Creative guidelines, not A few crucial concepts are detailed below. The majority of
absolutes, are emphasized. unique terms and translations from The Hobbit and The Lord of the
Rings can be found in the text proper.
PROFESSOR TOLKIEN'S LEGACY
Each module is based on extensive research and attempts to Andor: (S. "Land of the Gift.") Sindarin label for Númenor
meet the high standards associated with the Tolkien legacy. Ra- (Westernesse).
tional linguistic, cultural, and geological data are employed. Inter- Daen Coentis: (Dn. "People of Skill.") Ancestors of the Dunlend-
pretive material has been included with great care, and fits into ings and (indirectly) the Drúedain (Woses) of the White Moun-
defined patterns and schemes. ICE does not intend it to be the sole tains. The Eredrim of Dor-en-Ernil are descendants of the Daen
or proper view; instead, we hope to give the reader the thrust of the Coentis. This forgotten race is the indigenous Mannish population
creative processes and the character of the given area. in most of what is now central and western Gondor. Animistic,
Remember that the ultimate sources of information are the superstitious and industrious, they leave a wealth of stone carvings
works of Professor J.R.R. Tolkien. Posthumous publications ed- and megalithic structures in the hills and high vales they find so
ited by his son Christopher shed additional light on the world of sacred. They trace their lineages through the female line and revere
Middle-earth. These modules are derived from The Hobbit and the Earth Mistress (a manifestation of Yavanna) as high goddess.
The Lord of the Rings, although they have been developed so that Their tongue, Daenael, is often called Old Dunael, since it spawned
no conflict exists with any of the other sources. the Dunael speech of the Dunlendings.
Dúnedain: (S. "Edain of the West"; sing. Dúnadan). These High
1.1 DEFINITIONS AND TERMS Men are descendants of the Edain who settled the western island
These abbreviations and terms are used throughout the series. continent of Númenor around S.A. 32. The Dúnedain returned to
explore, trade with, colonize, and later conquer many areas along
1.11 ABBREVIATIONS the western, southern, and eastern coasts of Endor during the
Second Age. Unfortunately, their hubris and desire for power led
GAME SYSTEMS them to attempt an invasion of the Valar's Undying Lands. As a
MERP Middle-earth Role Playing RM Rolemasler
result, Eru (the One) destroyed their home island in S.A. 3319.
CHARACTER STATS Those called the "Faithful" opposed the policies and jealous Elf-
Ag Agility(RM/MERP) Me ....Memory(RM) hatred that prompted this "Downfall." The Faithful were saved
Co Constitution ( R M / M E R P ) Ig Intelligence(MERP) when Númenor sank, sailing east to northwestern Middle-earth.
St Strength(RM//MERP) Re Reasoning(RM) There they found the "Realms in Exile," the kingdoms of Arnor
PR Presence(RM/MERP) Em ....Empathy(RM) and Gondor. Although sparsely populated, Arthedain (in Arnor)
It(In) Intuition(RM/MERP) Qu Quickness(RM) contains the highest proportion of the Faithful and the most purely
Sd Self Discipline(RM)
Guidelines: Definitions & Adapting This Module
Dúnadan culture in all of Endor. Many "unfaithful" (or "Black
Númenróean") groups survive as well, living in colonies and
independent states such as Umbar.
The term Dúnedain refers to the Númenóreans and their descen-
dants in Middle-earth, groups which possess considerable physical
and mental strength, longevity, and a rich Elven- influenced
culture. Adûnaic is their native language.
Dunlendings: (Dn. "Daen Lintis.") A rugged race of Common
Men who, for the most part, migrated out of the White Mountains
in the Second Age. The Eredrim of Dor-en-Ernil are a related folk.
Descendants of the Daen Coenis, Dunlendings have a medium or
stocky build, sparse brown hair, and tanned or ruddy complexions.
Men average 5' 10"; women stand around 5'6". Mostly mountain-
dwellers or hill-loving herders, they are known by various names:
Dunmen, Dunnish Folk, Dunlanders, Eredrim, the Hill men of the
White Mountains, etc.
Eldar: (Q. "Elves"; "People of the Stars".) The Calaquendi (Q.
"High Elves"), who made the Great Journey to the Undying Lands.
Eriador: All of the territory north of the river Isen and between the
Blue Mountains (S. "Ered Luin") and the Misty Mountains (S.
"Hithaeglir"). Its northern boundary lies along the highland ridge
that runs northwestward from Cam Dûm and reaches to the Ice Bay
of Forochel. Some accounts place the southern border along the
line bounded by the rivers Greyflood (S. "Gwathlo") and
Swanfleet (S. "Glanduin"). Most hold it to be that area north of
Gondor's traditional western border. Eriador loosely translates as
the "empty Lands" and includes the regions of Minhiriath,
Eregion, Cardolan, Rhudaur, Arthedain, and, by some, Dunland
and Enedwaith.
Glade: Generically referring to any open space in a forest, this
word in L6rien also refers to the various craft and service guilds.
Gondor: (S. "Stone-land.") The great Dúnedain kingdom that lies
west of Mordor and north of the Bay of Belfalas. It includes a
number of regions: (clockwise from the north) Calenardhon
(Rohan after T.A. 2510); Anorien; Ithilien; Lebennin; Belfalas;
Lamedon; Anfalas; and Andrast. Osgiliath on the Anduin serves as
the Gondorian capital until T.A. 1640, when the throne is moved
to Minas Anor (Minas Tirith).
Khazad-dûm: (Kh. Dwarf-mansion"; S. "Hadhodrond"; W.
Dwarrowdelf'.) It is also known as Moria: (S. "Black Chasm"), the
Black Pit, and the Mines of Moria. Khazad-dûm stands as a citadel,
mansion, and city-hold of Durin's Folk, the noblest of the Seven
Tribes of the Dwarves. Founded in the early First Age in caves
beneath the Misty Mountains, it overlooks and incorporates the
holy vale called Azanulbizar. Khazad-dûm has since been ex-
panded to include seven principle levels which stretch the width of
the mountain range and extend under the three mountains
Fanuidhol, Caradhras, and Celebdil. Early in the Second Age, the
Dwarves discovered mithril here, and many from the Blue Moun-
tains migrated to Durin's home. Khazad-dûm was abandoned in
T.A. 1982, two years after the release of the Balrog. As a realm, it
includes the Azanulbizar and all the passages and chambers within
the mountains.
Lórien: (S."— Dream".) Also known at various times as Lothlo-
rien (S. "Dreamflower"), Laurelindorenan (S. "Land of the Valley
of Singing Gold"), Lorinand, Lindórinand (N. "Land of the Sing-
ers"), and Dwimordene (R. "Haunted Valley".) The Golden Wood
was formally established by Galadriel in T.A. 1375, although a
number of Nandor Elves preceded her there.
Moria: (S. "Black Chasm") See Khazad-dum above.
Noldor: (Q. "The Wise"; alt. "The Deep Elves".) The Second
Kindred of the Eldar.
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Ost-in-Edhil: (S. "Fortress of the Eldar".) Capitol city and citadel
of Eregion. It was inhabited until S.A. 1697, when it was overrun
and sacked by Sauron's armies.
Silvan: All of the Elves who are not Eldar.
Sindar:(S. "Grey Elves", alt. "Elves of Twilight".)The Sindar are
neither Moriquendi nor Eldar.
West-gate: The western entry into Khazad-dum; also called
Durin's Gate, the Doors of Durin, the West Door, and the Elven-
Door. Flanked by huge holly trees, this door opened onto a wide
road which led to Ost-in-Edhil, the Eldarin capitol of Eregion.
White Mountains: (S. "Ered Nimrais.") Snow-capped mountains
which run eastward from the Cape of Andrast and end above Minas
Anor (Minas Tirith), just west of the Anduin. The Paths of the Dead
cross under the White Mountains between Harrowdale (on the
north) and Erech (to the south). Alpine in character, the White
Mountains rise to heights of well over 11,000 feet.
1.2 ADAPTING THIS MODULE TO
YOUR CAMPAIGN
This module is designed for use with most major fantasy role
playing systems. Since the various FRP rules have their own
particular approaches to combat, spells, and character generation
and development, certain common descriptive terms have been
selected for the individual outlines of places, people, creatures, and
things. Unfortunately, statistical data such as bonuses and charac-
ter "stats" differ widely between systems; after all, they are keyed
to specific game mechanics. ICE has chosen to use percentile
(D100) terms as a base, since conversion to D20, D18, and D10 can
be achieved with relative ease. (Note Section 1.32 for a handy
conversion chart.) Player character and NPC characteristics/stats
are also detailed in one particular manner; again, simplicity and
consistency have been emphasized, and conversion to your game
system should be relatively painless.
Keep in mind that fantasy role playing is by nature a creative
experience, and the individual GM or player should feel free to
incorporate his/her own ideas into their game.
The following steps may be helpful when beginning to explore
the region here described:
(1) Read the entire module to get a flavorful idea of the region;
(2) Reread the sections devoted to notes for the Gamemaster, and
converting statistics for your game system;
(3) Choose the time setting for your campaign. Should you choose
to run a game at the beginning or end of the Third Age, or early
in the Fourth Age, pay particular attention to the section
devoted to this region "at other times." In fact, this section will
give the GM an idea of the consideration involved with setting
a campaign at any date other than that chosen here. ICE chose
the mid-Third Age as a particularly exciting era, but you may
enjoy another time even more;
(4) Assemble any source materials you find necessary;
(5) Research the period you have chosen and compose any out-
lines you need in addition to the material provided here;
(6) Convert the NPC, trap, weapon, spell, and item statistics to
terms suitable to your game. Note changes in the system you
are using which must be made in order to keep your campaign
in line with the flow of life in Middle-earth;
(7) Create a total setting, using lots of maps to detail patterns and
provide a creative framework. In this way you will have a rich
and consistent world, and the foundation data will give you the
flexibility to detail random areas and events.
4 Guidelines: Converting Statistics

1.3 CONVERTING STATISTICS 1.33 CONVERTING STATS

When using this supplement with your FRP campaign, be Ten stats are used to describe each character detailed in the
careful to note the character statistics before beginning play. module. Should you use a character development system with
Should any adjustments need to be made, you may wish to consider different characteristics and/or an alternative number of stats,
the following guidelines. The material provided is in terms of simply follow these steps:
percentages and is intended to give the reader a relatively clear 1) Assign the appropriate stat from your FRP system to the value
picture of the strengths and weaknesses of the individuals and given beside the analagous characteristic listed in the module.
creatures discussed. Most FRP systems will relate to the data, and If your rules use fewer stats, you may wish to average the values
conversion should be simple; remember, however, that there are for those combinations of factors which contribute to a charac-
dozens of role playing rules and the change-over from the statistics teristic found in your system (e.g., dexterity = an average of
given here may be troublesome. quickness + agility). Should your guidelines utilize more stats
to describe part of a character, you may wish to use the value
1.31 CONVERTING HITS AND BONUSES provided for more than one "corresponding" characteristic
• When converting percentile values to a 1 -20 system a simple (e.g., you might use the value assigned to constitution for both
rule is: for every +5 on a D100 scale you get a +1 on a D20.
endurance and durability). The following is a chart listing some
• The concussion hit numbers found in this module represent examples of equivalent stat terms:
general pain and system shock. They cover bruises and small STRENGTH: power, might, force, stamina, endurance, condi-
cuts rather than wounds. Critical strike damage is used to tion, physique, etc. Note that the vast majority of systems
describe serious wounds and fatal blows. The hit figures shown include strength as an attribute.
here are less important than those used in game systems where AGILITY: dexterity, deftness, manual skill, adroitness, ma-
death occurs as a result of exceeding one's available hits. neuverability, stealth, dodging ability, litheness, etc.
Should you use a game system that employs no specific critical QUICKNESS: dexterity, speed, reaction ability, readiness, etc.
strike results, such as TSR Inc.'s Dungeons and Dragons®, CONSTITUTION: health, stamina, endurance, physical resis-
simply double the number of hits your characters take or halve tance, physique, damage resistance, etc.
the hit values found in this module. SELF DISCIPLINE: will, alignment, faith, mental strength or
power, concentration, self control, determination, zeal, etc.
1.32 CONVERTING STATISTICS FOR EMPATHY: emotional capacity, judgement, alignment, wis-
ANY MAJOR FRP SYSTEM dom, mana, magical prowess, bardic voice, etc.
All the statistics and numerical information used in this module REASONING: intelligence, learning ability, study ability,
are expressed on a closed or open-ended scale with a 1 -100 base. analysis rating, mental quickness, logic, deductive capacity,
They are designed for use with percentile dice (D100). Use the wit, judgement, I.Q., etc.
chart below to derive appropriate bonuses or to convert the 1 -100 MEMORY: intelligence, wisdom, information capacity, men-
numbers to figures suitable for non-percentile systems. tal capacity, recall, retention, recognition, etc.
INTUITION: wisdom, luck, talent, reactive ability (mental),
1-100 D100 D20 3-18 2-12 guessing ability, psychic ability, insight, clairvoyance, in-
Stat Bonus Bonus Stat Stat spiration, perception, presentiment, etc.
102+ +35 +7 20+ 17+ PRESENCE: appearance, level-headedness, panic resistance,
101 +30 +6 19 15-16 morale, psychic ability, self control, vanity, perceived
100 +25 +5 18 13-14 power, mental discipline, bardic voice, charisma, etc.
98-99 +20 +4 17 12 2) Convert the statistical value of the assigned characteristics to
95-97 + 15 +3 16 numbers appropriate for your game. If your FRP system uses
90-94 + 10 +2 15 11 percentage values, no change should be necessary. If not, use
85-89 +5 +1 14 10 the conversion table.
75-84 +5 +1 13 9
60-74 0 0 12 8 1.34 CONVERTING COMBAT ABILITIES
All combat values are based on MERP or Arms Law/Claw Law.
40-59 0 0 10-11 7 The following guidelines will also aid conversion.
25-39 0 0 9 6
15-24 -5 -1 8 5 1) Strength and Quickness bonuses have been determined
10-14 -5 -1 7 4 according to the table in 3.42 above. Note that the stats you are
using and compute these bonuses using the rules under your
5-9 -10 -2 6 3 system;
3-4 -15 -3 5
2 -20 -4 4 2 2) Combat adds based on level included here are: +3llevel for
1 -25 -4 4 2 fighters and rogues, +2/ level for thieves and warrior monks,
and +1 /level for bards, monks and rangers. Simply take the
level of the character, note his character class (or equivalent
under your system), and compute any offensive bonuses (due to
level) appropriate for your game. Note that the bonuses other
than those mentioned under armor type are "offensive" adds.
3) If your system is based on Skill Levels (or other skill incre-
ments), use the offensive bonus as given. You may have to
convert the add to a non-percentile value. Alternatively, you
may wish to note Section 1.37.
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4) Armor Type ( A T ) a r e based on the following breakdown:
AT Covering Description
1 Skin (or light/normal clothing)
2 Robes
3 Light Hide (as part of body, not armor)
4 Heavy Hide (as part of body, not armor)
5 Leather Jerkin (pliable leather)
6 Leather coat
7 Reinforced Leather Coat
8 Reinforced Full-Length Leather Coat
9 Leather Breastplate
10 Leather Breastplate and Greaves
11 Half -Hide Plate (as part of body, not armor)
12 Full-Hide Plate (as part of body, not armor)
13 Chain Shirt
14 Chain Shirt and Greaves
15 Full Chain
16 Chain Hauberk
17 Metal Breastplate
18 Metal Breastplate and Greaves
19 Half Plate
20 Full Plate
Simply look at the armor description and substitute the appro-
priate armor type/class from your FRP system;
5) Defensive bonuses are based on the NPC's quickness bonus
as computed on the table in 1.32. Where the defensive bonus is
in parentheses, the value also includes the added capability of
a shield (an extra 20 for non-magic normal shields, plus any
value for magical enhancement). In such a case, simply note
that there is or is not a shield, and if there is, what type.
1.35 CONVERTING SPELLS & SPELL LISTS
Spell references provided here are in the form of "lists," group-
ings of related spells. Each list has a common theme and normally
will have a different but related spell at each level. For instance,
knowledge of "Fire Law" to tenth level would result in the
acquisition of 10 similar fire-based spells, one of each level from
one to ten. Whether the spell user could effectively cast these spells
would be up to the GM, the system, and the caster's level or degree
of skill. FRP systems using rules which provide for the learning
and development of spells through "colleges" or along specialized
lines employ concepts similar to those used in this module.
Many systems, however, dictate that player characters or NPCs
undertake to learn but one spell at a time, often with no requirement
that its subject matter/effect relate to a particular background or
pattern. Converting the NPC spell lists to individual spell counter-
parts will be more difficult, but can be achieved with relative ease
using the following guidelines:
1) Look at the NPC's spell lists and note the various names for
the groupings. Each name will indicate what type of spell
specialization the NPC has followed (e.g., the "Fire Law" list
indicates a preference for fire-oriented spells);
2) Note the NPC's level and determine the number of spells or
spell groupings he/she would have under your game system.
Also consider the level of power of accessible spells the NPC
would have (e.g., a 5th level magician under your rules might
have a maximum of 8 spells - two 3rd level spells, three 2ndlevel
spells, and three 1st level spells).
3 ) Select spells from your system appropriate for a spell user of
the NPC's level and profession, keeping in mind that the
preferences indicated in the module should be followed where
possible.
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1.36 A NOTE ON LEVELS
When using certain "level-systems," a GM may find that the
levels provided make characters too powerful for his world sys-
tem. If this is the case, multiply the levels given by .75 or .6
depending upon your situation. This would reduce a 20th level
character to a 15th level or 12th level character respectively.
Remember to reduce appropriate bonuses accordingly.
1.37 SKILL BONUSES
General skill bonuses can be obtained by taking the level of the
character and calculating the appropriate bonus under the system
being used. An NPC's add, as noted above, will be based on a
compilation of level, his weapon and/or other items, the relevant
stats, and skill levels. The normal bonus derived from skill devel-
opment has been computed as follows: (a) where the skill level
is zero the bonus is -25; a reflection of basic unfamiliarity; (b)
a bonus of +5 is awarded for skill level one (a +30 increase); (c)
for each skill level between one and ten an additional +5 bonus is
applied; (d) for skill levels eleven through twenty the additional
bonus is +2 (e.g., skill level nineteen yields +68); (e) for skill
twenty-one through thirty an additional bonus of +1 per level is
awarded(e.g.,skill level twenty eightyields +78); and (f) a bonus
of + 1/2 is given for each skill level above thirtieth level.
1.38 LOCKS AND TRAPS
The locks and traps found in this module are described in terms
of difficulty to unlock or disarm. Subtractions are from the rolls
representing a person's attempt to find or overcome these devices.
The difficulty factor may represent a specific column on an action/
maneuver chart (e.g.,Role master) or an additional subtraction or
modification to the attempt roll.
In any case, the terms are descriptive and will help the GM
determine whether the trap is of above average difficulty, and how
tricky it is relative to other devices and the PC's skills. The
descriptive term is a relative constant based on the following order
of modification: Routine (+30), Easy (+20), Light (+10), Medium
(0), Hard (-10), Very Hard (-20), Extremely Hard (+30), Sheer
folly (-50), Absurd (-70). Poor lighting, one's physical condition,
nearby activity, etc. may affect the lock/trap modification number,
but not the difficulty category. Thus, a trap might read "very hard
(-50)," indicating it is normally a "-20" construct, but other factors
(e.g., dark) make it harder to disarm.
These additional problems are easier to overcome than the
intrinsic complexity of the mechanism; this explains why it differs
from another well-lit trap which reads "sheer folly (-50)" (to
disarm). The "-50" associated with the "very hard" trap can, with
thought, easily be reduced to "-20," but no more advantage is
normally attainable, short of disassembling the mechanism. We
suggest that a modified (D100) roll exceeding 100 results in
success; skills, stats, etc. should be applied versus the difficulty
subtraction and the roll to yield a result.
6 Introduction
2.0 INTRODUCTION
Dunland and the Southern Misty Mountains focuses on a
dramatic and strategic region, the reaches north of the gateway
between the wide, cool lands of Eriador and the grassy reaches of
Calenardhon (Rohan). Extremely diverse in history, inhabitants,
and opportunities, it is an ideal setting for adventuring and explor-
ing.
Dunland is the home of the fierce and proud Dunlendings (D.
"Daen Lintis"), highland tribes frequently influenced by minions
of Sauron and Saruman. Their Daen ancestors experienced similar
a similar domination during the late Second Age, and most
migrated out of the traditional Dunnish homelands in the vales of
the White Mountains (S. "Ered Nimrais"). These Dunmen settled
all over eastern Eriador, mingling with older Eriadoran groups, but
they retained their unique culture in the western foothills of the
southern Misty Mountains (S. "Hithaeglir"). The distinct Dun-
lendings of this region formed an often loose collection of tribal
territories, which became known as Dunland.
Dunland (D. "Dunfearan") encompasses the rugged foothills
that rise to the north of the Old South Road (S. "Tiar Hariar")
joining Tharbad in Cardolan to the markets further east. The
highway skirts Dunland's southern border and runs eastward
through the wide Isen Gap (S. "Búlith Angren") separating the
Misty Mountains to the north from the White Mountains to the
south. Later called the Gap of Rohan, this portal from Eriador to
Gondor served as the most important pass in western Middle-earth.
It was once the dividing line between the lands dominated by the
two Dúnadan Kingdoms in Exile — Arnor and Gondor — and it
remains a vital link for the Free Peoples of the West. Thus,
Dunland's importance remains significant, despite the reduction in
traffic along the highway.
A turbulent people, the Dunlendings are for the most part
herders and hunters who jealously guard their independence and
often raid the lands of their kinsmen. Strife is the rule in Dunland,
which is just as well, for the neighboring folk fear the unification
of the warlike Dunmen. This is particularly true of the Men of
Calenardhon (Rohan), the Dunlending's oldest and most challeng-
ing enemies.
The inhabitants of southernmost stretch of the Misty Mountains
— the Giants, Dragons, Giant Eagles, Orcs and other creatures of
the wilds — are also affected by the presence of the Dunmen.
Although they live at or above the treeline, they invariably focus
their attentions to the west rather than the east, for they make their
homes along the western side of the range. The Hithaeglir's
eastern cliffs of the drop sharply, like sheer fells, making eastward
land travel exceedingly hazardous. Access to the upper mountain
valleys is provided by trails that originate in Dunland, lending
further credence to the old adage that says: "the Daen have no
King, no wealth, no capital, and no roads — yet they hold a good
claim to yours and mine."
A BRIEF TIMELINE
THE SECOND AGE
1 — Noldo kingdom established in Lindon after the fall of
Beleriand with Gil-galad as king. The Ents migrate from
Beleriand to various parts of Middle-earth.
32 — Númenor founded.
600-1200 — Númenóreans explore much of Middle-earth and
make contact with the Daen Coentis of the White Moun-
tains. Ports are established on the Gwathló by Tar-
Aldarion at Lond Daer and (later) Tharbad.
750 — The Noldor found Eregion and build Ost-in-Edhil.
1200-1500 — Númenóreans begin building fortresses and
havens all along the western coast of Middle-earth.
During this time they begin to use the great southern
forests extensively for ship building.
1300 — Treebeard relocates to what will become Fangorn
Forest and takes up permanent residence there, bringing
many Ents and Entwives with him.
1500 — Elves of Eregion begin to make the Rings of Power
under Sauron's ("Annatar's") guidance.
1600 — Sauron makes the Ruling Ring.
1652 — Amon Lind completed.
1693-1700 — Sauron makes war on the Elves of Eregion. Most
all of Eriador is laid waste by his armies. Large tracts of
forests are destroyed in what will one day be Dunland.
Sauron is defeated by the Númenóreans and the Elves,
and retreats to Mordor.
1800-2251 — Númenóreans increase their holdings in Middle-
earth. It is during this time that the circle of Isengard is
smoothed, but the fortress will be built later. Sauron
begins to send emissaries to the Daen Coentis to subvert
their religion and turn them against the Númenóreans.
Gradually, Númenóean strength forces the Daen Coen-
tis into the remoter vales of the White Mountains.
2500 — The Entwives cross the Anduin and make a garden
paradise in the area that will later be called the Brown
Lands. They teach the Men of the area much about
agriculture.
3315 — Drúedain make a final split with the Daen Coentis,
because of the latter's descent into evi1 ways. They take up
residence in the deep wooded areas of the White Moun-
tains and the Enedwaith.
3319 — The Downfall of Númenor and the Bending of the
Seas.
3320 — Foundation of the Realms in Exile. The Daen Coentis
swear an oath of loyalty to Elendil.
3325-3341 — Religious strife among the Daen Coentis prolif-
erates with the rise of the Dark Cults. Many of the Daen
Coentis migrate north into Eriador, settling mostly in
Dunland and Rhudaur. Later groups migrate to escape
the fear caused by the Oath-breaking.
3430 — Last Alliance of Elves and Men is formed to confront
Sauron.
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3434 — The Daen Coentis are called by the Alliance; they
refuse, and thereby bring the Curse of the Oath-breakers
upon them.
3435 — The Battle of Dagorlad rages and the Entwives disap-
pear.
3441 — Barad-dur falls and Sauron isoverthrown after he slays
Elendil and Gil-galad. Isildur cuts the Ruling Ring from
Sauron's finger and keeps it as his own.
THIRD AGE
1 — The tower of Orthanc is constructed.
2 — Isildur is ambushed and dies at the Gladden fields while in
route to Arnor. Neither the One Ring nor his body are
recovered.
250-850 — Amor declines gradually.
250 — Calenardhon begins to be settled along the Great West
Road. Dunnish migrations into Dunland slow to a trickle
and the clans reassert themselves. The Dunmen begin
identifying themselves as Daen Lintis rather than by the
older label Daen Coentis.
312 — Larach Duhnnan becomes a major trading site in
Dunland.
500-1400 — Calenardhon is a prosperous province of Gondor.
1000 — Sauron stirs again, and the Istari are sent to Middle-
earth as a balance to his presence.
1050 — Hobbits migrate from the Anduin valley across the
Misty Mountains into Eriador, some settle in Dunland.
1050 — Gondor at the height of its power expands and builds
many border fortresses. Sauron reappears and goes to
Dol Guldur.
1300-1350 — The Witch-king founds Angmar. The Dúnadan
realm of Rhudaur falls under his control. He begins
plotting the downfall of the North.
1409-1636 — Cardolan is overrun and slowly declines. Thar-
bad becomes a haven of thieves and smugglers. Com-
merce between the North and Gondor declines.
1432-1447 — The Kin-strife grips Gondor. Civil war rages in
the South Kingdom.
1600-1601 — Hobbits are granted a fief in Arthedain and begin
settling in the Shire.
1630 — A large number of Hobbits from Dunland migrate to
the Shire.
1636-37 — The Great Plague,a devastating pestilence,sweeps
through Rhovanion, Gondor, and Eriador.
Calenardhon's population is decimated and the realm
ceases to have a distinct identity. Tharbad is particularly
hard-hit and trade from the North begins a more rapid
decline.
1640 — The Capital of Gondor is moved from Osgiliath to
Minas Anor.
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1974-75 — The Witch-king's armies overrun Arthedain. The
last King of Arthedain dies, but the Witch-king's armies
are defeated by the Gondorians and their Eriadoran allies.
By this time all the Hobbits have moved out of Dunland.
1980 — The Witch-king reenters Mordor, and gathers the Nine.
The Balrog of Moria comes forth.
1981 — Amroth and Nimrodel are lost.
2050 — Orthanc is locked. Only a small hereditary force is left
to guard the fortress. The last King of Gondor dies
without an heir, and the first of the Ruling Stewards
presides over the South Kingdom.
2063 — Beginning of the Watchful Peace. A few Dunlendings
begin to settle further south of Dunland, in the West-
march between the rivers Isen and Adorn.
2460-2510 — The Easterling Balchoth invade Gondor. The
Éothéod, led by Eorl the Young, come to Gondor's aid at
the Battle of Celebrant. Cirion the Steward grants the
Northmen the land of Calenardhon as a reward for their
aid. The Oath of Eorl and the founding of Rohan follows.
2710 — Dunlendings take control of the circle of Orthanc.
2754 — Freca killed by Helm Hammerhand, King of Rohan.
2754-58 — Wulf, Freca's son, raises a Dunlending army to
march against Rohan.
2758 — The Long Winter grips the land. Easterlings invade
Rohan from across the Anduin. The Haradrim of Umbar
attack Gondor. Seeing a great opportunity to defeat his
bitter foes, Wulf marches his army into Rohan. He
defeats the Rohirrim in the deep snow at the Fords of the
Isen and besieges the Rohirrim at Helms Deep and
Dunharrow. Helm and his two sons perish.
2759 — Fréaláf, Helm's nephew, surprises the Dunlendings in
Edoras and kills Wulf. After routing the Dunlending
invaders, he is crowned King, becoming the first of the
Second Line in Rohan. The Dunlendings retreat from
Isengard and Saruman is given the keys to Orthanc.
2830-2903 — Reign of Folecwine in Rohan. The Rohirrim drive
the Dunlendings from Westfold.
2911-12 — The Fell Winter strikes Eriador and Rhovanion.
White Wolves appear in force even as far south as
Dunland. The spring thaw causes floods, forcing Thar-
bad and numerous Dunnish settlements to be abandoned.
2941 — The White Council drives Sauron from Dol Guldur.
2953 — Last meeting of the White Council. Saruman begins
gathering his forces (including many Dunlendings), and
claims Orthanc as his own. Orc raids on Fangorn Forest
become more common after this time. Saruman begins
sending servants to search the Gladden Fields.
3000 — Saruman uses the Palantir in Orthanc and becomes
entrapped by Sauron (who uses the Ithil-stone).
3018-19 — War of the Ring. The Ents attack Isengard. The
Dunlendings in league with Saruman are defeated at
Helm's Deep but are allowed to return home. The One
Ring is destroyed and Sauron is cast out of Eä. Saruman
passes from Arda.
mid-3021 — End of the Third Age.
8 Background: History

3.0 THE DUNLENDINGS Númenóreans more as invaders than neighbors. Dissension grew
and fed on itself, furthering the split between the two Daen
3.1 HISTORY factions. At this same time, noticeable changes began to emerge in
The Daen Coentis, or "People of Skill," lived in the foothills and the religion of the Daen Coentis, aggravating the problem. The
valleys of the White Mountains during the mid-Second Age. An persuasive influence of Sauron began to take its toll.
ancient and noble race that crossed westward over the Anduin at When the last Alliance of Men and Elves called for the help of
the end of the First Age, they settled in what would later be Gondor. the Daen Coentis to overthrow Sauron at the end of the Second
There, they lived in peace for many centuries, absorbing most of Age, their High-chieftain refused and thereby sealed the doom of
the older Drúedain (Du. "Drughu") bands that preceded them. his people. The Oath had been sworn and they would not be
During the middle of the Second Age, however, two things released until they had fulfilled it, if not now, then in the future.
happened that would forever alter their way of life. One was the This was their curse, but at the time they did not realize the power
coming of the Dúnedain of Númenor; the other was the subtle that lay at the heart of it.
insurgence of emissaries of the Dark Lord of Mordor. The coloniz-
ing Dúnedain eventually drove the Daen into the mountainous
interior, confining them to the vales of the Ered Nimrais. Sauron's
agents subsequently subverted many of the substitious Daen
Coentis by promoting insidious cults rooted in the Dark Religion.
The Daen Coentis were a simple hunter-gatherers who supple-
mented their diet by growing a small selection of crops. Craftsmen
mined the mountains for jewels and precious metals which they
made into fine tools and works of art with intricate designs. They
were noted for their artistry, hence, their name.
Living in bands, small family units that were loosely associated
with the numerous clans, the Daen rarely gathered in groups large
enough to compose an entire tribe. They preferred a decentralized
society which was suited their fragmented territories. Although
some clan leaders vied for the position of High-chieftain or King,
this was a dubious and constantly-disputed title. Warring accom-
panied any Chieftain's attempt to unite the clan's but these
conflicts were short, often bloodless affairs, for the Daen as a
whole made it clear that they disdained authority.
Without a central focus, violence was common means of settling
disputes. Constant cattle-raiding and border wars kept the Daen
Coentis in a continuous state of turmoil, preventing them from
effectively resisting the advance of Dúnadan culture. In the end,
these proud and passionate folk were doomed to either lose their
homes or relinquish their independence.
Daen religion, like their political beliefs, was quite simple,
superstitious, and disunified. They worshiped a number of gods
loosely based on the Valar, with Yavanna and Aule being held in
the highest regard. Erecting megalithic temple observatories on the
naked peaks that dominated their lands, they paid homage to this
diverse pantheon in accordance with the natural cycle of the sky.
Daen temples consisted of a series of standing stones set in
concentric circles or a spiral, patterns which their Priests used as
huge calendars and as forecasting devices. In the early days, the The Daen Coentis began having problems almost immediately.
Drúedain (Woses) composed the majority of these Priests, but this Ore veins in the mines began to run out, farms became unproduc-
special relationship broke down as many Daen Coentis began to tive, livestock became sterile, craftsmen forgot important skills,
embrace the evil ways propogated through the teachings of the and some of the women became barren. But the most horrible
Dark Lord's minions. The rift between these two peoples remains consequence was that the apparitions of those Daen Coentis who
until this day. died could be seen roaming aimlessly or near their burial sites.
As the years progressed, the Daen Coentis became friendly with After this, the thoughts of the Daen Coentis turned ever toward
the Dúnedain, despite the threat the more powerful Númenórean death, until they became fixated on it. More and more, the Skilled
groups presented. For those lowland Daen groups willing to accept People began to include sacrifices in their worship to appease the
some of the Dúnadan ways, the relationship between the peoples gods. As this progressed, groups of these worshippers would
grew strong. These Daen folk adopted more advanced agricultural occasionally sacrifice human captives in their desperation to
techniques, joined in tribes, and eventually succeeded in electing change their fortunes. These families that did not agree with the
a Council and a High-chieftain. changes in religion were persecuted and left the area to settle in
Late in the Second Age, the High-chieftain of these lowland what is now Dunland. This was the beginning of the migrations that
Daen Coentis swore an oath to King Elendil that they would help would slowly move most of the remnants of the Daen Coentis to
should the Dúnedain ever need them in time of war. The highland that area west of the southern end of the Misty Mountains. This area
Daen Coentis were not pleased with this pact, since considered the was much like their former homeland in the White Mountains
although less productive and fertile.
Background: History & Society and Everyday Life
By the second or third century of the Third Age, the Daen
Coentis as a people did not exist. Most had moved north to escape
the terror of the dead and a land now considered hostile to them.
Over the next three centuries, virtually all those remaining Daen
Coentis disappeared or moved north so that only a small group
remained. The Daen Coentis had finally evolved into the Daen
Lintis, the "Learned People". Others called them Dunlendings.
Those that moved to the north reorganized their society in their
new land to resemble that of the old. Most of the more powerful
clans of the Daen Coentis diminished during the Dark Times and
were supplanted by other clans. The area they moved into was
largely devoid of population, and had been since the Mid-Second
Age when Sauron's armies devastated the area. The Dunlendings
happened to move into the area at a time of regrowth, and the land
became fertile again in their early years of occupation. The only
others living in the area were isolated groups of Dúnedain who had
moved south of Tharbad to acquire more land or move away from
their enemies — and the Breffraen that live in the heavy forests
along the banks of the Gwathl6.
The clans took over most of the lands not already occupied by
the Dúnedain, so that by the year T.A. 1000 the Dunlanders
controlled the area south of the Glanduin, east of the Gwathló, and
north of the Isen. Some of the clans settled in the lower hills away
from the mountains in a way not customary to their ancestors,
thereby using the wide plains that ran down to the banks of the river
Gwathló. Prominent clans established holds in various locations,
mostly near the mountains. Many were Dúnadan structures that
had been in place since the Second Age and were repaired by the
Dunlendings. Defined areas of control for each clan were soon set
up, not by verbal agreement but by unconscious consent. Towns
and villages also sprang up as they settled, mainly near the larger
clan-holds, where families came together for mutual protection.
In the White Mountains, the original Daen Coentis had lived
very isolated lives (even away from members of their own clan),
but in Dunland this tendency is not as pronounced. The migration
forged some strong ties between families groups. On the whole the
society of Dunland is a faded copy of the Daen Coentis culture,
with the same superstitious religion, means of existence, and rules
for living. In the years that followed the migration, the clans of
Dunland experienced several upheavals and rearrangements, but
for the last 300 years these forms remained fairly constant.
3.2 SOCIETY AND EVERYDAY LIFE
The Dunlanders maintain a basically isolationist society; the
clans as they stand in 1640 have only limited contact with one
another. When this contact occurs, it is generally through desig-
nated people or clan leaders. The individual clans of Dunland are
made up of 3-10 extended family groups (bands) of 5-25 people.
Some are under the control or guidance of other larger clans that are
more politically stable.
The leaders of family groups in a clan compete for the position
of clan Chieftain by non-mortal combat. Once a Chieftain is
selected, any family head can challenge his right to rule by the same
system. A minimum ruling period of three months follows a
successful leader, after which time he can be challenged (which
rarely happens). When a challenge does occur, it causes a period
of destabilization and therefore provides an opportunity for an-
other clan to try to take over lands or property. Because of this
venerability, some of the larger clans (especially some of the
lowlanders) have taken to using a hereditary transfer of power.
Law is carried out in the clans by the Chieftain, who is the judge
of all criminals. The warriors of the clan are in charge of seeing that
the peace is kept throughout the area that the clan controls.
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Everyday life among the individual families is simple in nature.
The children reside with their mother and father, and quite possibly
grandparents, until they are old enough to marry. At this time, the
daughters bring their husbands to live with their family; either in
the same house or nearby houses. The sons move to their wives'
homes and do the same. Marriages are arranged outside the family,
and usually cousins are encouraged not to marry one another.
Marriages for the most part are arranged by the father, with either
nearby families in the same clan, not closely related, or with
families from other clans that are not too distant. In the larger
towns, marriages are often arranged by the man and women
themselves providing the marriage is acceptable to both sets of
parents. Marriages are performed by Priestesses or clan Chieftains,
but are usually held in mass to take care of all the marriages at the
same time. These marriages are held twice a year at the clan-hold.
It is not considered bad for the couple to take up residence before
hand; once that happens the marriage is considered official and will
be enforced by the girls father and brothers or nearest kinsmen.
DWELLINGS
Families usually live in squat, windowless structures with stone
walls and wood framed roofs that are thatched or covered with
stretched hides. These houses are round, with a conical roof
opening in the center to allow smoke from the cooking fires to
escape. Where there has been more Dúnadan influence, such as in
the larger towns, the buildings have a more conventional rectangu-
lar format. This trend is slowly being spread to the more remote
areas.
Clan-holds are larger structures that the clan can retreat to in
time of trouble. Some of these holds were ancient border forts of
the Númenóreans who occupied this area during the Second Age.
Built as outposts during the expansion of the Númenórean hold-
ings in Middle-earth during the late middle Second Age, they were
of fine construction and most are still in decent condition. Some
were abandoned after Arnor and Gondor began having troubles in
the early Third Age, allowing the Dunlendings to take control of
them. Others were built by the Dunlendings, but are no comparison
to the Númenórean forts when strength and architecture are con-
sidered. The Dunlendings living in them do not seem to notice.
Holds usually consist of one or two embankments in concentric
rings, with a wall on the inner of the two. The walls are made of
stone or packed earth and may sport a wooden palisade extending
the wall to an average height of 20 ft. These wooden sections are
either vertical, with walkways for soldiers, or pointing outwards
with sharpened ends. Occasionally, towers are placed at regular
intervals around the holds and are usually of similar construction,
i.e., stone or stone and wood.
The insides of these holds consists of the clan Chieftains
residence plus residences for about 10 other families. They are
interconnected to form a large complex, often beside a barracks
that houses a standing guard and a stables. Some holds are very
large and also contain the accompanying village within the walls.
The village outside the hold wall will have an embankment
surrounding it for first defense.
COMMERCE AND CRAFTS
Family units, and indeed the whole clan, mainly survive by
hunting and gathering, both of which are easier in the high hill
country than out on the plain. The lowlanders are engaged in more
agriculture and animal husbandry than the other clans. The clans
in the hills do have some agricultural works but only on a small
scale. The diet of the Dunlendings is therefore mainly meat. Excess
game is dried, smoked or salted to preserve it and then it is often
kept in separate sheds. Typically these buildings are constructed as
well as the houses because the food must be protected from
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scavengers (of all sizes) in the winter. The women of the families
work as hard as the men, being in charge of most of the agriculture.
Children are taught at a young age to gather berries and nuts, and
are also taught which types (in the area) are harmful. By adulthood,
the Dunlendings know their way through the rough terrain in which
they live well enough to walk it blindfolded.
Commerce is conducted within the clan itself, with little outside
trading. Several times a year the family will travel to a nearby
settlement or to the town at the clan-hold. Market days usually
coincide with the public gatherings (e.g., marriage ceremonies).
Necessities are traded for hand-made goods or services. Money,
per se, is kept on hand in small quantities, and is only used when
purchasing goods from non-Dunlendings. Dunlendings are fairly
xenophobic, but will buy or trade for items with non-Dunlanders
if the price is good. On the other hand, they will not invite a foreign
merchant back to their house for mead.
Several of the highland clans have a number of people that trap
animals and sell their fur, which brings a good price in Dunland but
can be sold for ten times as much in the major cities to the south.
Bartering for price is a matter of pride among all Dunlendings, who
enjoy dickering for hours.
Craftsmen among the Dunlendings are either part of the family
(accessible to the family group only), or found in the towns of the
area where they have shops. A clan-hold usually has a largish
village nearby which supports most of the local craftsmen. Any-
thing that cannot be made locally can usually be bought (some-
times for outrageous prices) from the travelling merchants. Crafts-
men, particularly smiths that make weapons and armor, are well
respected in most tribes and often serve as advisors to the clan
leaders. This stems from their ancestors' (the Daen Coentis)
respect for the crafts, which they considered to be a gifts from the
gods. Since that time, the craftsmen have lost most of the refined
skills that the Daen Coentis used, but they are still held in high
regard by the common folk.
RELIGION
Most Dunlendings are more superstitious than religious, being
devoted to serving a group of vaguely described petty deities that
require complex rituals. These deities have their roots in the old
Daen Coentis gods and are based on the Valar, but they have been
twisted into smaller entities that loosely represent the elements, the
sun, and moon. Most of the rituals require appeasing the gods
through sacrifices, which usually occur at the solstices and equi-
noxes. Natural phenomenon are considered by the Dunlendings as
actions of a wrathful god, and become the subject of great fear for
them. In the last few centuries prior to T. A. 1640, the superstitious
nature of these people has been exploited by one of Sauron's
servants: Maben, the High Priest of the Temple of Justice.
MILITARY STRUCTURE
The military structure of the clans is very loose. The only
standing soldiers are the young men of the clan Chieftain's
extended family of their retainers. In threatening times, anyone
that can wield a weapon will join in defense, including the women
(often more vicious in battle than the men). Open attacks are rarely
made, instead they harass others through quick raids intended to
drive off livestock, trample crops, and scare foes. If open war is
declared between clans, they usually meet in open conflict on bare
hillsides. They will shout at each other, saying slanderous things
about their enemies, while building themselves up by proclaiming
their former deeds of heroism and strength. This verbal onslaught
can sometimes last for hours before the actual battle is joined.
Dunlending men are taught to fight when young but training is
informal and done by fathers or uncles. Typically, the weapons
they are taught to fight with are the axe and the shortbow. The clans
Background: Society and Everyday Life
that view the bow as a cowardly weapon which they use only for
hunting use short throwing javelins in combat. The lowland clans
are better horsemen and use spears from horseback or from their
light two-wheeled chariots. Swords of good quality can be found
among heads of families and clan leaders. Others possess swords
but sometimes they are of such poor workmanship that the blade
must be straightened after a few blows in order to make the weapon
functional again. In combat, the Dunlendings are exceeded in their
fervor only by Dwarves; they become crazy at times attacking
again and again and rarely taking any defensive measures (a fairly
scary sight). Armor worn by the Dunlendings is restricted to
leather jerkins in most cases. Very few own suits of chain armor.
However, Dunmen prefer light armor or no armor. The standing
garrisons of some clans will go into battle completely naked
because they believe that the gods will protect them. This combi-
nation of verbal abuse, berserker tactics and psychological ma-
nipulation, makes the Dunlendings fearsome warriors.
PHYSICAL APPEARANCE
Dunlendings are thickly built, but by no means fat. Overweight
people are looked down on and warriors that become overweight
are put on a diet by their fellows until they lose their excess. Men
are from 5'8" to 6'4" tall and the women average 5'6". They have
ruddy but smooth complexions, dark eyes and dark hair, and little
body hair. There are a few clans that have fair or red-headed people
with blue or green eyes. Hair is very important to the Dunlendings,
and is kept well-groomed at all times. Well-groomed for Dunlend-
ing women usually means long locks drawn back in braids or
clasps. Well-groomed men wear single braids or many small ones,
while young men and warriors use a lime-wash that bleaches the
hair whiter. Away from the scalp the wash causes the hair to stick
together and become stiff. This mixture is usually applied to the
hair to cause it to stand up on end like a bundle of spears on their
head. The men also sport long, trimmed, full beards or long
moustaches that completely cover the upper lip and hang past the
mouth below the chin on either side.
For clothing, the men prefer breeches (or short skirts) and short
jackets or tunics. Over this, a long coat and hat made of fur or heavy
cloth can be added in cold weather. Women wear jackets and long
cloth dresses or long, pleated skirts. Over-coats are worn in the
colder months. All Dunnish cloth and clothing are made in bright
patterns and plaids, which the Dunlendings love. Most are made
from sheep wool, but other fabrics can be acquired from traders.
The colors of a Dunlending's clothes indicate his clan, because
there are certain colors that signify family lines. These are weaved
especially for the person, if he can afford it to show his lineage.
The women, although usually big-boned, are very pretty as well
as very strong. The Dunlending men are well proportioned and
muscular, with broad foreheads and definite jawlines. Overall, the
Dunlendings as a race are a fine looking and strong people,
described by outside observers as "rustically beautiful".
THE O RAL TRADITION
Although the Dunlendings are xenophobic and isolationistic,
they also have a rich oral heritage. All warriors, in Dunnish eyes,
are not complete if they cannot express themselves well and hold
their own in a contest of words. Orators that are particularly good
are respected as much as or more than great warriors. Bards that
keep the history of the people draw large crowds wherever they go.
All of Dunlending history is kept this way because few know how
to read and write. People that prove to be bad speakers or uninter-
esting are not tolerated, and will be pelted with food or ridiculed
and harassed until they leave. This emphasis on oration and verbal
jousting can catch others off guard and land them in deep trouble
because the Dunlanders are not very tolerant of outsiders.
The Southern Misty Mountains: Climate & Flora & Fauna
4.0THE SOUTHERN MISTY
MOUNTAINS
The cloud-topped mountain range known as the Misty Moun-
tains is possibly the most formidable barrier to cross in all of
Middle-earth. The 700 mile long chain has peaks that average
10,000-12,000 feet and are snow-capped throughout the year.
These mountains were formed by Morgoth before the coming of
Elves as a barrier to the riding of the Vala Oromë across Middle-
earth. They are young compared to some of the other mountain
ranges and generally have very jagged peaks. Over the last three
Ages, the mountains have weathered somewhat but the sharpness
of the peaks has changed little.
The Mountains reach their maximum height near the middle of
its range at the triple peaks of Celebdil (Silvertine), Caradhras
(Redhorn), and Fanuidhol(Cloudyhead). South of these spines the
mountain range decreases in average height until very near the
southern tip where the peaks are very high. Methedras (S. "Last
Peak") is a very wide mountain capping off the range at the height
of 15,987 ft. The southern part of the range is typical of the whole
range; the western side of the range decreases slowly in height in
a series of plateaus and broken hills until it reaches the plains of the
Gwathló basin. The eastern side, on the other hand, drops off
steeply to the Anduin Plain, which is relatively flat.
The rock types of this lower part of the range are very diverse.
While the northern range is known for its vast cavern complexes
(because of its limestone deposits), the features exist in the south
in smaller proportions. The bases for most of the volcanic southern
mountains are crystalline, which means that mines in the area
(much like those of Moria) have rich veins of gems and precious
metals as well as iron and copper.
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The upper vales and peaks of the Misty Mountains are quite
rocky and prone to avalanches. While the mountains are passable
to those who know the way, not many people use that route due to
the inaccessibility of the gap and the danger that lurks in the
mountains. Higher up, above the permanent snow line (11,500
feet), there are glaciers and heavy build-ups of snow. These
precipitate occasional avalanches that thunder down the moun-
tainsides burying anything in their path under 10-30 feet of snow.
Mountain streams, fed by the melting snow, are common
throughout the area. They drain into the Nimrodel, the Limlight,
and the Entwash on the east side, and the Glanduin, the Gwathló,
and the Isen on the west. These waters are very pure and cold, but
at lower altitudes they are well stocked with fish (a staple food of
the bear population). Other water sources in the area include a
multitude of small lakes and ponds trapped in the mountain
valleys. These meres are usually ice covered in the winter and can
be invigorating bath sites.
4.1 CLIMATE
The weather in the southern Misty Mountains is somewhat
milder than the climate in the northern part of the range. Overall,
they follow the same pattern; the winters are very cold (bone
chilling in the higher altitudes) and the summers are mild to warm.
Spring and Fall are sudden in onset and short in duration.
The weather patterns in these mountains are dependent on the
conflicting air masses that converge over the western border of the
Misty Mountains. The warm winds from the Great Sea to the south
and west meet with violent reactions the cooler air that follow the
mountains down from the north. This impaction of air masses can
result in very sudden thunderstorms and driving rains or snow in
the colder months and at higher altitudes. Overall these storms are
not as violent as those in the north because the temperature gradient
is not as great (the cooler air from the north has time to warm before
reaching this latitude). The only times that the storms reach savage
fury are in late Summer and early Fall, during the hurricane season.
4.2 FLORA
Fangorn Forest runs high into the mountains on the eastern side
of the Southern Misty Mountains at this latitude. Here, the higher
mountainsides and valleys are lined with coniferous forests, with
more broadleaf trees occurring as one progresses downslope.
Above the tree line travelers find only small scrub bushes, lichen,
and some short grasses. After these fade out, the slope becomes
barren and rocky; only a few plants persist in cold temperatures.
The tree line this end of the mountain range is significantly higher
in elevation (9000-9500 feet depending on the location) than that
of the mountains that tower above the Trollshaws (4000-5000
feet). This is caused by differences in average yearly temperatures
at these heights (and more specifically the influence of the Witch-
king of Angmar on the climate of the area).
In addition, the tree line in the south is higher because the topsoil
in the area is richer. Due to the volcanic nature of the Region,
several sought after herbs thrive at higher altitudes.
4.3 FAUNA
The southern Misty Mountains are alive with animal life. The
mountain streams are replete with several varieties of fish. The
forests are inhabited by many kinds of smaller animal life includ-
ing rabbits, muskrats, raccoons, squirrels, and many others. Bea-
vers are common on the western side of the mountains. Their dams
are built across small streams in the mountains valleys and expand
the ecosystem of the area, making the land more fertile.
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Larger animals also inhabit this area. The higher slopes are
populated by Mountain Goats and Horn-sheep, along with a long-
haired mountain bovine called Calluks by the locals. The predators
of these mountains are not without representation either. Bears of
all types roam the area during the spring, summer, and fall,
hibernating in caves during the winter. Wolves can also be seen
throughout the lower elevations of the mountains. For the most
part, these are Grey Wolves that will not attack men unless very
hungry or provoked. Only in the lairs of the Orcs and Trolls of the
area are the more vicious Wolves and Wargs found. Some of the
more unusual animals of the area are listed below.
Giant Vampire Bat: The Misty Mountains are home to one
unique and particularly noxious bat: the Giant Vampire Bat, a
black monstrosity, a foot or more in wingspan, which roosts
amidst its lesser relations but hunts in swarms. Giant Vampire
bats have been known to accompany Ore-hosts to war in
ominous clouds, fastening indiscriminately upon the wounded
and slain who offer an easy source of fresh blood. In lieu of this
source, bats can attack humans in the wilds at night, latching on
with tooth and claw and feasting on the blood of their victim.
Since they attack in swarms, as many as 25 can attack one
person. Attacks of this sort are very hard to defend against,
because as soon as one bat is knocked off, another will take its
place. Dunnish mountain men, when out in the mountains at
night, will rub down their exposed flesh with the leaf from the
Megillios plant. The vampire bats can still attack, but the smell
of the juice from these plants is evidently very unpleasant for
the bats and the taste seems to send them flying into objects.
One side effect of this, however, is that rubbing this on the skin
causes it to be very sensitive to the touch until washed off.
The Blue Bears: Blue Bears are rare and reclusive. They are also
more commonly found in the White Mountains but do occa-
sionally show up in Southern Misty Mountains. Blue bears are
unique in nature in that they are semi-sentient and possess an
innate sense (similar to a continual Presence spell) which will
allow them to perceive all living creatures around them within
50 feet irregardless of obstacles or sensory deprivation. Blue
bears appear to be sinister in nature to some because they seem
to seek out men to kill from time to time. Although this may be
the case, it might also be true that their increased intelligence
allows them to realize that man is a constant threat to their
survival. They are territorial and will attack trespassers if the
party is not very strong. Otherwise, they will stalk the trespass-
ers and attack them individually if given the opportunity.
The Snow Leopard: This high elevation predator lives off the
herds of Mountain Goats, deer, Bighorn sheep, and Calluks.
The cat is typically 5 feet long and can weigh up to 250 pounds.
Their coat is almost completely white in the winter with grey
circular spots scattered all over. During the warmer months it
turns more greyish. This camouflage makes the cat an ex-
tremely effective hunter. The leopards are very powerful and
can easily take down large Mountain Goats. Calluks are also
fairly easy prey for them but take more time because of their
size. The paws of these animals are particularly large (to the
point of being disproportionate), which allows them to travel
over the snow with little effort; they also tend to help in killing
its prey. They rarely interact with the other predators of the
mountains. If a kill is not involved, they will usually back off
from bears and wolves. Their coats are considered prizes
among the Dunlanders, but only if taken in single combat, and
the claws, which can be 2.5 inches long, are used as jewelry by
the clans. This animal is very difficult to hunt or defend against;
it is totally mute and attacks from ambush.
Dunland: the Climate
5.0 DUNLAND
The area called Dunland is topographically very similar to the
land to the north called Rhudaur. It can be broken down into two
geographical regions: the Highland to the east against the moun-
tains and the Plains to the west next to the Gwathl6.
The Highlands backed by the Misty Mountains rise and fall in
hills and ridges, which can reach heights of 1200 feet nearer the
mountains. These hills lie in a more orderly fashion than those of
the Trollshaws and Ettenmoors to the north in Rhudaur. They run
in fairly regular ridges with a few cliffs and ravines scattered
throughout the countryside. As one proceeds westward, these hills
begin to flatten out, creating almost mesa-like conditions in some
areas (with hills having long flat tops and steep sides). These hills
decrease in size as they move further west until they begin to fuse
into long stair-step plateaus that slowly drop down to the plains
over a distance of 50 miles. It is on these plateaus that the great Old
South Road passes by Dunland. Further west these plateaus break
up into low rolling hills slowly even out into the flat plains that
make up the wide Gwathló basin.
5.1 CLIMATE
Like the land in general, the climate of Dunland is similar to that
in the North (but much milder). In the Highlands, the winters are
cold and wet with regular and heavy snowfalls starting in late Fall
and often continuing until early Spring. In the early Spring when
the snows from the mountains melt off, flash floods can turn small
brooks into raging torrents. Fogs also occur during the Spring
because of the increased moisture in the air. These fogs can be very
thick and can reduce visibility to less than 10 feet.
The early Summer months are the most pleasant in the High-
lands, with warm days, pleasantly cool nights and only occasional
gentle rains. As the Summer turns to Fall, however, the increased
storm activity off the coasts to the south and west cause the weather
picture to become more violent, with massive thunderstorms and
dense fogs covering the area. As the Fall continues, these storms
usually settle down, but the colder temperatures can cause them to
turn to sleet or hail.
The climate in the Plains and Gwathló basin parallels that in the
Highlands but on the whole is less severe and warmer. The winter
months drop snow on the area but melt-offs occur often between
snowfalls. In the Spring, rains coupled with increased watershed
from the mountains drench the land and the areas near the Gwathló
become quite marshy. For the first months of summer the tempera-
tures are warm but the humidity is very high while the land dries
out somewhat. As the summer progresses, however, the weather
becomes quite nice and holds until early fall. During fall in the
Lowlands, thunderstorms occur as in the Highlands. They are
usually less severe being further away from the source of the
storms. Fogs are also common and cover the land in layers very
close to the ground; so close on some occasions that a person
standing on the open plains can be surrounded by fog up to his
knees and have clear skies for yards above him.
5.2 FLORA
Dunland was once covered by part of a vast forest that covered
most all of Middle-earth. In the Second Age, this land was rendered
virtually treeless by the large expeditions of the Númenóreans and
the devastation wrought by the passing of Sauron's armies into
Eriador. Only a few isolated forests in the Highlands survived.
Now, the Highlands are covered in light to medium coniferous
forests except where they meet the few patches of older forests that
remained from the Second Age. There are also stands of isolated
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Eorna: This hardy grain is strong enough to be grown as a Winter

WEATHER TABLE crop. The grain is much like barley in nature and is one of the
few crops grown in large volume by the Dunlendings.
Gwaitho Dunish The Misty
Months Plain Highlands Mountains Avhail: Avhails are a sweet, yellowish fruit that grow wild on
bushes in the Gwathló basin. They resemble cherries and taste
1. Narwain 30-50° 25-45° 15-30°
(winter) Moderate Moderate Heavy similar to port. The fruit is ripe five months out of the year, can
be eaten off the bush without preparation and stores well. The
2. Ninui 25-45° 20-40° 15-30° Dunlendings consider it to be an unmatched remedy for hang-
(winter) Moderate Heavy Very Heavy
overs, but it is also the main ingredient in one of their favorite
3. Gwaeron 30-50° 25-40° 15-30° fermented beverages, Biotaille. A few attempts to grow these
(winter) Moderate Heavy Very Heavy bushes as crops have been relatively unsuccessful resulting in
4. Gwirith 35-55° 30-45° 20-35° a smaller bitter fruit than that produced by the wild bushes.
(spring) Moderate Moderate Heavy Tartella: This much abused herb grows in the swamps along the
5. Lothron 40-55° 40-50° 25-40° Gwathló in great concentration. It is a powerful euphoric-
(spring) Heavy Heavy Heavy relaxant which will induce euphoria for 1-10 hours. The user
6. Nórui 45-60° 45-60° 25-45° of the drug, however, will become resistant to its effect after 2-
(spring) Moderate Moderate Moderate 5 doses such that an ever-increasing dose will be needed to
— Loëndë (intercalary day: Midyear) — enderi (3 middle days) — produce the same effect. The drug is also extremely addictive.
More than 2 doses in a three day period will precipitate
7. Cerveth 55-75° 55-70° 30-50°
(summer) Moderate Moderate Moderate
withdrawal symptoms if another dose is not ingested within the
next 72 hours. Withdrawal symptoms include severe nausea,
8. Úrui 60-80° 60-75° 40-60° headaches, chills and seizures if the addiction is long term.
(summer) Dry Moderate Moderate While under the effect of the drug, the user's stats drop by 10,
9. Ivanneth 65-80° 65-75° 45-65° and most activity requiring concentration (e.g., fighting or
(summer) Dry Dry Dry casting spells) will be impossible or at best, clumsy. In the last
10. Narbeleth 60-75° 55-70° 40-60° century, a purified form of the drug has been made by herbalists
(fall) Moderate Moderate Moderate that has the same effect in one quarter the normal dose. If the
11. Hithui 50-65 45-65° 35-50° same dose of the purer form of Tartella is taken, a deeper
(fall) Moderate Heavy Heavy euphoria can be induced. In this state the user's stats will drop
12. Girithron 35-55° 25-40°
by 20 for 2-15 hours, and permanent damage to the reasoning
40-55°
(fall) Moderate Heavy Moderate centers of the brain can result. Addiction to this drug occurs
more rapidly and withdrawal is worse After using the purer
— Mettarrë (intercalary day: Yearsend) — dose of the drug, the user's Reason (Rolemaster ) or Intelli-
KEY gence (MERP) will decrease permanently by 1 point for every
dose taken. Of course, the user will not be in a state to
Temperature: Degrees are expressed in Fahrenheit. Note consciously realize this. The herb in this distilled form is called
that most peoples do not describe temperature so precisely; Tartec. Dunlendings rarely use either form of this drug, but it
they simply describe the temperature as cold, cool, warm or is shipped to the larger cities for illegal sale.
hot. Mountain temperature refers to the habitable regions Gort: Gort is another locally found herb that grows in or around
between 1000-3000' above sea level. To calculate temperature marsh areas. It is found in the form of the leaf of a small
at higher altitudes, subtract 1 degree for every 300' more above waterside bush. Gort is a euphoric stimulant/ hallucinogen
sea level. which causes an increase in the user's Presence for 2 hours,
Precipitation: Very Dry = less than one inch; Dry = one to after which time he is at -50 for 1-10 hours. To use the drug the
two inches; Moderate = two to three inches; Heavy = four to leaves must be crushed and inhaled. This drug also exists in a
five inches; Very Heavy = over five inches. purified form appearing as a yellowish powder that can be
sniffed, much like snuff, and is easier to carry and conceal. The
broadleaf trees. Low scrub brushes and brambles grow in masses Breffraen are the originators of the use of this herb. It is used
in some valleys forming impassable thickets. On treeless hilltops, in the ceremonies during which they pick their chieftains.
heather, thistles, and other low ground cover thrive. Kirtir: Kirtir is found as the bud of a spiny plant that branches out
The Lowlands and the Gwathl6 basin are still almost devoid of at the ground and has thick fluid-filled leaves. It grows in the
any large plant life, with only an occasional stand of trees found on sandy areas near the Gwathl6. The effect of these buds, when
the open plains. More trees are found near human settlements ingested, is that of a powerful stimulant. The user's quickness,
where they have been cultivated. Virtually all of this area is when this herb is used, is increased by 10 for 1 hour, but agility
covered by a type of short grass that is light green to greenish blue is decreased by 5. (Treat stats over 102 as 102 with an
in the Spring and Summer months. It turns to a yellow brown as the additional +1 stat bonus for each point over 102). After the hour
Fall and Winter months come. is over, the the user's constitution bonus will be modified by -
In the marsh areas along the Gwathl6, many different types of 30 for 1-10 hours and the user will be completely exhausted.
plants grow: reeds and cattails are common. In the more open water This drug can also cause weight loss without the drastic side
areas, lily pads abound making navigation of any of these smaller effects if used in smaller doses and is used by some of the more
streams somewhat difficult. It is from these swampy areas that chubby of the Dunlanders to avoid being ridiculed by their
several of the most abused herbs of Middle-earth come. These clansmen. This practice has led to harm in some individuals by
particular herbs and other plants of special interest are noted overdose, which can cause hallucination, mental disturbances,
individually below. seizures and death.
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Feduilas: Feduilas is also an intoxicant herb found in the area that
is abused, although less so than the others. This flower is
known for its relaxant effect which will allow the user to resist
versus Mentalism and Essence attacks at +20 for 1 -5 hours.
However, agility and quickness are reduced by 10 each during
this time.
Phacalus: Another plant found in the area with drug-like effects
is Phacalus, which was also originally used by the Breffraen in
their ceremonies. This root is found only in the swampy
regions on the south banks of the Gwathló. To receive the
drug's effect, the root must be dried in the sun for at least a week
and swallowed whole, if not the root has no effect at all. The
original use of this herb was to stop bleeding when applied
topically to the wound (which it does effectively). Later it was
discovered that the root had different effects when eaten. The
drug will increase the user's Presence, Intuition, and Intelli-
gence (Presence, Reasoning, Intuition, Empathy, and Memory
in Rolemaster) by 1 point permanently (not to exceed 102).
However, with each dose there is a 35% chance that the user
will have a negative reaction to the herb. Such negative
reactions are of two types, with a 50-50 chance of either
occurring.
The first type of negative reaction is the herb's toxic effect,
which is completely independent of how much herb the user
ingested. This toxic effect will immediately cast the unfortu-
nate user into a 4-day coma. Once he or she awakens, the user
will have a Presence, Intuition, and Intelligence (Presence,
Reasoning, Intuition, Empathy, and Memory in Rolemaster)
15 points below what they had before the dose. Up to half of
these lost points (round up) can be regained through magic and
healing but no more.
The second type of negative reaction to the drug is an
allergic reaction, because the drug is evidently very irritating
to the body (in all such cases there is no stat increase). This
allergic reaction can come in several forms. A Resistance roll
versus a 17th level poison is required; if the roll is successful
then the user receives a minor rash only. If the user fails his roll
by 1-24, then multiple blisters form on the elbows, knees and
in the groin area, which cause the user to be immobilized for at
least 10 days. If the user fails by 25-49, he will immediately go
into anaphalactic shock and if not treated will die within 30
minutes. If the user survives, he will be debilitated for 2
months. If the user fails by 50 or more, then over the next 1-4
days the user's skin will completely slough leaving only the
bare bone and muscle, leaving the user to die in immense pain.
The victim's only hope at this point is a high level Channeling
user with Lifekeeping or Lifegiving (the body will start to
respond after 15 days of treatment). All the effects of this drug
are not known to most users and it has been responsible for
many deaths, not only in this area but everywhere it has been
exported by unscrupulous merchants.
5.3 FAUNA
The fauna of Dunland is plentiful and varied. The Highlands and
up into the mountains are alive with animal activity nearly year
round. Herds of Fiara (Du., Deer) of several varieties are found
here as well as Cam (Du., Elk) in the northernmost hills. The Goral,
a species of golden-colored Horn-sheep, also live in these areas but
often migrate to the higher altitudes in the warmer months. Smaller
animals, such as beaver, muskrat, gopher (and its relative the rock
hydrax), and of course rabbits are found in large quantities
throughout this region.
Dunland: the Flora & the Fauna
Predators of the region include Grey Wolves which the Dun-
lendings call "Moctire". They run in packs of 10-15 throughout the
Highlands. Dunlendings can get a good price for Wolf coats and for
this reason their numbers are not as high as they once were. Foxes
and Wildcats roam the region as well as a few Snow Leopards that
range down from the mountains on occasion. In the deep forests,
Madratine can be found. Bears can also be found in the area, but for
the most part they have retreated further into the mountains as the
human population of the Highlands has increased.
In the Lowlands, the animal population is spread over a wider
area and consists mainly of smaller animals, because the larger
animals are too easily seen and killed. Herds of Pronghorn (Asta-
banhe) roam some of the area, but not in the numbers they once did;
hunting has greatly decreased their numbers. Some herds of
Pronghorn and Fiara now exist in captivity under some of the
Lowland clans. Because of this protection their numbers may start
to increase soon. Rabbits are very plentiful on the plateaus and low
hilly areas. One particular species is exceptionally large and has
been reported to have grown to the size of a medium dog. Some
have been mistaken as such until they start to run.
Other than man, predators are few in the Lowlands. Beasts of
prey were once more plentiful, but that was easily remedied. The
Swamps of the Gwathló are one of the few areas of northern
Middle-earth where crocodiles are indigenous.
Birds of all types inhabit the region. The Highland Woods are
noisy with song in the Spring. The Lowlands and marshes sport a
variety of cranes and bitterns and other types of "walking" birds.
Predatory birds of several types are also to be found in the region.
High in the hills. Golden Eagles and Falcons of several types can
be seen (although they usually roost in the mountains). In the
Lower Highlands, Goshawks are a common sight. This infuriates
the Dunlendings because these birds are often so bold that they will
steal the game from the foot of the hunter. Owls can be found in
some of the forests and smaller varieties inhabit the barns and
deserted buildings of the area. Dunlendings try not to harm owls
because of their superstition that owls are the physical presence of
long dead ancestors.
Some of the more notable creatures of Dunland are listed below.
Highland Nathair: This snake, although very similar in colora-
tion to the Nathair of the Plains, attains a length of only 2-3 feet.
It angers easily and will defend itself viciously. Its poison is
similar to that of the Nathair, also but is usually not as effective,
(level 5).
Vereut Eagle: This variety of eagle inhabits the northern hills of
Dunland and the Plateau regions. It is black in color over most
of its body and wings but reaches a dark purple near the face
and wing tips. Its beak and eyes starkly contrast this by being
a bright yellow. When hunting, Vereut Eagles fly silently low
to the ground to surprise the gophers and rock hydrax as they
top the hills. This method of hunting has often meant trouble
for Eagle and Dunlender alike,who have on occasion surprised
each other at the crest of a hill. Several Dunlanders wear scars
on their faces attesting that these sudden meetings can be
dangerous.
Nathrach: The Nathrach is an aquatic snake, preferring pools,
marshes, and lakes. The snake is distinguished by brown bands
on a rust colored body, and typically measures from three to
five feet in length. Contrary to popular belief, this serpent does
not normally strike in water; most victims are on dry land or a
marsh island when they stray into a snake run. The venom is not
very toxic (level 2) but does cause bleeding, bruises, and
swelling.
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Nathair: This Plains Snake is roughly six feet long, with a thick
triangular head and a cream-colored body overlaid with a dark
diamond pattern. The Nathair angers easily, and will vigor-
ously defend itself rather than flee a confrontation. Its venom
is rather toxic (level 6); symptoms include swelling, weak
pulse, shock, and wide discolorations.
Coireal: This small (2"-6") inoffensive snake inhabits forests and
heavy copses; it can be readily identified by the bright yellow
bands on its glossy black body. It is generally docile and will
avoid people — most bites happen to idiots who pick up the
"pretty snake". The Coireal's venom is one of the most lethal
natural poisons (level 10) in Middle-earth. Symptoms appear
in one to four hours, resulting in all but certain death from
paralysis.
Highland Lynx: These hunting cats, although smaller than the
Snow Leopard of the mountains, are still effective hunters and
fishers. Unlike most hunting cats of this size that are usually
loners, the Highland Lynx lives in prides of 5 to 8 cats. These
cats have an intricate social structure in daily life, but they also
hunt as a group making them fairly unique. Groups of these cats
can bring down large game using similar tactics to those used
by wolves. If taken young, these cats make loyal pets that are
very protective of their people.
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Jatewoone: These Marsh Birds, also known as Cleaverbeaks or
Swordbeaks, stand some 9 feet tall with long swan-like necks
and long powerful legs. From a distance they might look like
a large crane, although they are not of that family. They are
white with scarlet legs and a scarlet band that crosses their head
at eye level. Their beak is a light grey with the exception of the
sharp, brilliant indigo dorsal ridge from which they get their
name. Extending from this ridge over their head and thrusting
out behind is a crest of feathers of the the same color.
Birds of prey in every sense, their legs end in talons that can
grip even small creatures tightly, and their beaks are made for
tearing. These birds live on snakes, fish, and small mammals.
Their reputation for hostility comes from their protection of
their nests which are usually hidden in swampy areas. They
will also attack when they are surprised by noisy people. These
birds are incredibly strong, and with their superior height, can
do terrible damage to the normal human, often splitting the
skull. They can also use their talons with great effectiveness.
Jatewoones mate for life and produce one or two eggs every
year or every other year. Usually only one of the fledglings will
survive. These young Jatewoones grow at a remarkable pace
reaching three-quarters of their full height in only one year, and
are fully mature by two. Jatewoones can fly, but if the need to
escape danger arises, it is more common to see them running
at high speeds through the swamp.
Glutan: The Glutan (wolverine) of Dunland is one of the most
fearsome predators of the region. There are two currently
recognized varieties. The Lowland variety is approximately
two feet long on the average, with a reddish brown coloration
that fades to a lighter color in the winter. They are very
powerful for their size and will fight long after other animals
would have fled. These animals are quite temperamental and
will attack for no reason. A bounty has been placed on their
heads of 25 gp, but this reward is not one highly sought after.
Those that do hunt the Glutan can sell the live creatures for
more to Dunlanders who use the creatures in animal fights
against Bears or Wolves. The Highland or Mountain Glutan is
no longer than its Lowland relative, but it is somewhat bulkier.
They are dark brown to black in coloration, and stalk the high
hills of Dunland. They are similar in disposition to their
Lowland relatives, but are usually not sought after for bounty
or capture because cages that will hold them are hard to come
by and Dunlanders are fond of keeping their limbs.
Gorbet: The Gorbet, or "Trail lizard", is found throughout Dun-
land. It is a dull yellow color with black and blue speckles on
its head and neck. There is a bright orange patch on the back of
this reptile, roughly in the shape of an arrow pointing toward
its head. It typically grows to a length of 12" and can be found
in the summer months, plodding along through the forest or
plains oblivious to everything. The lizard has no natural
enemies because it tastes terrible and secretes a mild nerve
toxin from its skin. The poison is absorbed through the skin and
paralyzes the toucher for a period of 10-20 minutes. Of course,
for humans this only numbs the hand and arm for awhile, but
for most animals it is an effective deterrent. What is notable
about this relatively harmless lizard is its reputation among the
Dunlanders as a pathfinder. It is believed by most Dunlanders
that if they are lost and follow a Gorbet it will lead them to a trail
or road. This, of course, is completely absurd. The lizard has no
notion of what a trail is, and the whole legend probably came
about from an incident where one of these lizards was seen
walking along a road because that just happened to be the way
it wanted to go.
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6.0 POLITICS AND POWER: when he could find them. Some he got to do his bidding, some he
just killed and ate, and others he ransomed for gold. The ransoming
THE SOUTHERN MISTY was always carried out via his servants so that it would seem as

MOUNTAINS
though the person had been abducted by Trolls. By obtaining the
help of those he captured, as well as the help of his Trolls, he was
The Southern Misty Mountains area is usually thought to be able to slowly change his cave complex into one large snare
relatively inactive. However, it has enough activity of a unique designed to trap intelligent beings.
nature to influence the people of the lands below. The presence of Over the years the flow of traffic in his area of the mountains
Giants, Elves, Dragons, Great Eagles, and other individually began to diminish. Although no one knew why at the time, the
powerful creatures always has an effect on the Dunmen. In general, reason was that people going to that area did not come back.
the powerful creatures in the southern Misty Mountains are located Turukulon decided that he would have to increase the flow of
on the western borders because the mountains of the eastern side traffic to the area if he was to maintain his hobby. His answer to this
dropoff rather drastically. Any interactions with the inhabitants of dilemma was to use some of his remaining captives. The ones that
the mountains usually come by way of Dunland or the little could be bought or hypnotized were sent down into the cities and
travelled southern pass. towns to spread rumors. The rumor to be spread was this: "There
is a Dragon living in the mountains that has great riches but is so
6.1 THE SOUTHERN MISTY lazy and stupid that he won't wake up long enough to protect them
and probably won't know that they are gone." Along with these
MOUNTAINS:T.A.1640 subversives, he sent a few items of worth so they could prove their
Politics and Power in the southern Misty Mountains is a simple stories. These stories, of course, were not believed by everyone,
and constant matter during most of the Third Age. In T.A. 1640 this but one or two adventurous young souls from each town would
situation is unchanged, with the area dominated by the presence of make the trek into the mountains, and never be heard from again.
a few very powerful individuals and creatures. The rumor-starters would say, "Well, he is probably is as rich as
a king and living away east in Gondor." Turukulon paid his spies
6.11 TURUKULON THE WORM well and kept them in regular circulation in the towns, not only to
After the War of Wrath ended the First Age, many of Morgoth's keep the rumors alive but also to gain knowledge of what was
servants escaped to roam free in the world. Of these creatures the happening in the world that might interest him. They returned to
most feared (besides Sauron himself and the Balrog) were the him regularly and gave reports.
Dragons. The Dragons that escaped the wrath of the Valar jour- At the present time, Turukulon has only one spy in Dunland,
neyed along the Iron Mountains eastward to the Withered Heath whose name is Purfin. He is a Dwarf of Moria who was exiled for
where they took up residence, and there they ate, slept, terrorized seven years for stealing. During that time he met Turukulon and is
Dwarves and carried out their bizarre mating rituals. From one of
these matings came a special Dragon; one of the very few born after
Morgoth's defeat. Turukulon was his name and he was stunted,
being only half the size he should have been upon hatching and
never growing to a respectable size. Dragons were never known for
their charity and new Dragons always have to fight for a place
among the others on the Heath. Of course Turukulon realized after
a couple of defeats at the hands (and breath) of other Dragons that
his place was not in the Ered Mithrin. So he decided to head south
through the Misty Mountains, knowing that the Dúnedain and
Elves were to the west. He walked because his wings never
completely developed and were not capable of supporting him in
flight for more than a mile.
He made a few stops along the way and had problems with other
Dragons, Giants, and the Dwarves of the Khazad-dûm. Finally, he
found a home in a set of caves near the southern end of the mountain
chain, just above the treeline on the southern side of a craggy
mountain. Here he had no competition and did quite well for many
years, living off Horn-sheep and the long-haired cattle that inhabit
the area. He found that being a smaller Dragon had its advantages,
for he did not exhaust the food supply of the area.
Years passed and Turukulon noticed a mountain pass not far
from his lair. This gap was occasionally used by men and Dwarves.
Once on this road, he met a party of Dwarves on an expedition
looking for Helvorn Wood. Knowing that Dwarves were skilled
workers, he decided to spare their lives in return for enlarging and
bettering the structures of his lair. As an alternative to death, the
Dwarves agreed. When they had finished he had a better home with
traps to protect him should anyone try stealing his treasure (what
little he had). Then he killed them anyway.
The whole experience gave him the splendid idea of using others
to do things for him. Soon Turukulon had enlisted the aid of some
Trolls as servants and began trapping Men, Dwarves, and Elves
Power & Politics in the Southern Misty Mountains: Turukulon & Amon Lind
now working for him. He travels from town to town working as a
blacksmith and weaponsmith, spreading the rumor and collecting
information to take to Turukulon. Turukulon pays him in gems or
gold, but never as much as the Dwarf would like. Of course, asking
for a raise is out of the question.
CONTACTS WITH A MON L IND
Súlkano (see Section 6.12) met Turukulon in the mountains near
Turukulon's lair about 300 years ago. Sulkano nearly killed him on
principle, but during the fight Turukulon asked Sulkano if there
was not some way that they could come to a peaceful arrangement.
Thinking that these words were awfully strange coming from a
Dragon, he stopped fighting and listened, making sure not to fall
under a spell of words that the Dragon might cast. After an
extensive conversation, Sulkano realized that Turukulon was not
like most Dragons, so they made an agreement. Turukulon would
help Sulkano in his experiments with metals by using his breath to
fire the forges (instead of natural or magical means). In return,
Sulkano would teach Turukulon some of the basics of Essence
Spell use and help him fortify his lair. Through this agreement,
both have benefited in reaching their goals and both think they are
getting the best out of the deal. In truth, Sulkano and Turukulon are
beginning to see a lot of themselves in the other.
The other tie that Turukulon has with Amon Lind is through
Elenril (see Section 6.12). Some 400 years earlier, Turukulon met
Elenril on a foray looking for specimens for his experiments on
animals. Upon finding the Dragon sunning on the side of a hill,
Elenril was bold enough to approach him and ask to study him or
at least to borrow a loose scale for examination. Initially,
Turukulon was confused by the existence of someone that wasn't
filled with either fear or hostility, but he quickly replaced his
confusion with plans for the future. At the end of the afternoon, the
Drake had agreed to supply Elenril with subjects (including
animals and humans) in return for tutoring in the field of Channel-
ing magic. This contract also includes a provision that any Elves
captured by Turukulon will be kept without harm until Elenril can
take them to Amon Lind. Turukulon still doesn't know whether
they are used in experiments or not.
Another connection that Turukulon has made is Maben, the
High Priest of the Temple of Justice. Since they are both servants
of darkness and Turukulon is obviously more active than most
Dragons, Maben persuaded Turukulon to help in Temple ceremo-
nies. He appears to the Dunlendings as "the Spirit of Dunnish
Justice" which comes to devour the enemies of the Dunnish
people. In return, some of the more influential captives of the
Priest's would be turned over to Turukulon after they had outlived
their usefulness. Maben plays on Turukulon's ego to manipulate
him, or so he believes. Turukulon realizes what Maben is trying to
do and allows; it pleases him to let Maben feel that he is in control.
Turukulon also knows of an Orc tribe (the Barz Thrugrim) that
lives on the east side of the mountains, including the location of
their back entrance. He considers them stupid and small, preferring
to work with Trolls that may be even more stupid, but can at least
lift more and don't reproduce as quickly. Turukulon does not
particularly care for the Orcs and would gladly give the informa-
tion about their dwelling to anyone if he thought it would benefit
him in some way.
PHYSICAL APPEARANCE
Turukulon is now in the prime of his life. He is still not as large
as many younger Dragons, but he is more agile than larger Drakes.
He is approximately 30 feet long and blue-black in color. His wings
are small and can carry him for approximately 1 mile in a straight
flight or 2 or 3 miles if gliding. He is a Fire Drake with a short
ranged breath weapon that is extremely hot and well controlled.
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6.12 AMON LIND
In Eregion, during the Second Age, the Noldor reached the
height of their technology in the city of Ost-in-Edhil. Led by
Celebrimbor, the smiths of the Gwaith-i-Mírdain were responsible
for this technology. They created wonderful works of all types,
some with the aid of Annatar, "Lord of Gifts" who was actually
Sauron in disguise. At the height of their power, they created the
Rings of Power, which also proved to be their undoing.
Before the downfall of Ost-in-Edhil and after the departure of
Annatar, a small group of younger Elves decided to leave. Their
reasons all concern their personal freedoms which was being
hindered by the society. Several had projects that they wished to
work on without fear of interference from their masters. They left
quietly and quickly, taking only close friends and servants, and not
telling anyone of their departure. For awhile, they lived in a rather
primitive structure in the low foothills while they designed a keep
to build in the mountains. They made friends with some of the
Dwarves of Moria, and started building a small citadel high on the
western side of the Misty Mountains in the northern area of
Dunland. They also recruited some of the Giants to help in the
building process which took some 50 years.
Fëamírë the architect designed the keep at Amon Lind (S. "the
Hill of Song" ) so that the natural updrafts sweeping up the cliff
face, would pass through giant collecting ducts under the fortress.
Subsequently, the wind passes through smaller and smaller ducts
and tubes that divided from the larger and eventually project from
points all over the citadel. These pipes and tubes are responsible for
the name of the citadel; the assorted musical notes issuing from the
castle depend on the strength of the winds coming into the
collecting pipes. This design allows the wind to be channeled
through specific areas so that songs can be played. (See Sec. 8.2)
For the next 3400 years the Elves at Amon Lind worked on their
own projects and experiments. Even now, they are sometimes so
involved in their work that they don't see one another for days.
They govern themselves and their retainers as a group; but because
of their adherence to a person's right to individual behavior, there
is rarely any disciplinary action taken. They rarely interact with
other persons in the area, although there are some agreements
made by individuals for the good of all. Occasionally, they are
attacked by Trolls or small parties of Orcs, but never in force. They
are friendly with the Giants in the area, and a few of the Dúnedain
around Tharbad know of the presence of the citadel (but not who
lives there). Every once in a great while, someone who sees the
citadel from a distance will be curious enough to want to find out
who its inhabitants are. More likely than not they will be politely
turned away by the guard; but depending on the mood of the Elves,
they may be invited in for a dinner and some entertainment.
Sometimes they might actually end up being the entertainment
(See Section 8.29).
There are a total of 36 free people living at Amon Lind. The 7
founders, the guard captain, 15 men at arms, three of the Weapons
(described later in this section), and 10 other retainers. All the
retainers are very loyal to the founders of Amon Lind, most having
grown up with them in Ost-in-Edhil or having served their families
before they were born. (The notable members of the community
are detailed individually below.)
NOTE: It must be remembered that the Elves of Amon Lind
are a very powerful, albeit small force, and do not often
interfere in the affairs of men. They have had 3400 years of
peace and would not mind 3400 more. If the whole keep were
ever threatened by a force they could not overcome, they
would retreat to Rivendell or Lindon. There they might stay
or sail to the Undying Lands.
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SÚLKANO
Before leaving Ost-in-Edhil, Súlkano was a young member of
the Gwaith-i-Mírdain working in the Silver Smithies. He was a
promising student and was looked upon as one of the finest
upcoming smiths when Annatar arrived. Although he disliked
Annatar, he often listened to him and took his advice because of the
knowledge that went behind it. Súlkano spent his spare time
indulged in his hobby, the making of flying things. He had already
made several items that were capable of flying and controlled from
the ground, the most notable of these being a full scale model of a
hawk. The hawk from a distance looks identical to a real hawk
except for the metallic sheen when the sun strikes its feathers. All
these items that he made required magic. He disliked this depend-
ency on magic, but saw no alternative power source that would
work. He discussed the topic with Annatar who seeded his mind
with the idea of Mithrarian, the enchanted metal that would defy
gravity. For Súlkano this sounded like the perfect solution, but it
did not set well with the master smiths. When they told him that he
could not conduct experiments of that type in the Silver halls, he
decided to leave. He took all of his personal equipment as well as
others' items that he deemed necessary for his work. One of these
items was the amulet of making (Echicerta), a x7 power point
multiplier medallion worn by his master that allowed a Constant or
a Daily True up to twentieth level once per month regardless of the
spell caster's level.
When Amon Lind was built, Súlkano contributed in making
much of the metal that went into making the structure itself as well
as much of the ornamental work of the keep. Since the completion,
he has busied himself with his projects and has had some success
on some projects. He had no real success with Mithrarian until he
met Turukulon some 300 years ago. With his help, Súlkano made
enough of the metal to plate the bottom of a 20 foot, boat, with some
left over. He is now in the process of duplicating the procedure for
a larger vessel.
At Amon Lind he is considered reclusive by the other residents,
and although they know him to be a genius, they wonder about his
obsession with flight. His rooms in the keep are on the lowest level
(see Section 8.29) and are made so that the walls and floor can
become invisible so that he can feel as though he is not land-bound
at any time. He is a moody person that often has fits of depression
or rage after failures. He not only makes flying things but also
keeps hunting falcons, partially to study, and partially because he
enjoys hunting them.
Physically, Súlkano is tall, 6' 9". He is very thin for his size, but
not to the point of being skeletal. His hair is very dark and his eyes
are a very clear blue/violet and he has a prominent nose. Despite
his thin appearance, Súlkano is very strong from years of smith
work. Surprisingly enough, though, he is not stooped as are some
smiths after years of work. In combat he uses an Elvish longsword
and spear, both of which he is skilled in using. He uses a +25
Ithilnaur longsword that is of Orc and Troll slaying that can also
cast a Mass Word spell I/week and allows the user to see through
all invisibility, illusions, and facades. His spear, Maikarama, was
made in the Undying Lands, and is capable of being a spear or staff
on command. In spear form it is +30, has a range that is 10 times
that of a normal spear when thrown, and will return if not embed-
ded in something or someone. In staff form, it is a +15 weapon, and
adds +10 to all spell attack rolls (if one could normally use these
spells, the bonus is +20 instead of +10). It also allows the possessor
to learn spells from the Wind Law spell list regardless of their
profession. It also has a Constant Breezes spell about it, and it can
cast a Hard Wind spell once per day.
Power & Politics in the Southern Misty Mountains: Amon Lind
HELKAMA
Helkama was also a smith of the Gwaith-i-Mírdain. Heorigi-
nally worked in the glass smithies and then in the High Jewel
works. Helkama is also the oldest in the group, being born soon
after the Noldor entered Middle-earth on their journey into exile.
He is very good at his work and particularly likes working with
laen. He constructed all the laen fixtures for the keep and has a
small cold forge in the smithy that he uses to occupy his time. His
sculptures are magnificent and priceless to the right buyer. He is
hopelessly in love with Teletasarë, which is the main reason for his
leaving Ost-in-Edhil. She is not aware of his love for her but would
probably return it if she knew. Helkama has a running argument
with Teletasarë's brother, Elenril, about which is more important
in the improvement of an army, the soldier or his weaponry. Elenril
argues that in order to improve a fighting force, one must first
improve the soldier, and Helkama is of the opinion that given the
right weapon any soldier will do well. Helkama realizes that
Elenril is probably right, but he will not admit it because he doesn't
like Elenril's idea of soldier improvement.
Helkama is short for a Noldo (6' 2"), but he makes up for his lack
of height in musculature. He is very broad shouldered and stockily
built. Fëamírë says he is really a tall beardless Dwarf, much to
Helkama's dislike. He has brown hair, very dark green eyes, and
is very pale, his skin being almost translucent.
Helkama personally does not like to fight and only wears his
sword when out of the keep or when going into combat. His sword,
Elenrûth, was obtained from his father and Helkama reforged it to
his liking. It is now a +30 weapon made of silver/gray laen that will
add an Electrical Critical of the same value as any critical delivered
normally. On top of this, once a day it can put forth a 10'R Death
Cloud that will affect only the enemies of the sword wielder.
Elenrûûth is intelligent and its use is limited to Helkama's family,
so that it will react using the Death Cloud function if anyone else
takes it.
FËAMÍRË
Fëamírë is a Sindarian Elf and the designer of the castle. He left
because of Lalaith, his wife and because there were no buildings
left to build in Ost-in-Edhil. He had designed most of the keep
before they left, but many changes were made on site. He picked
the site for its western view, defensibility and closeness to a water
source. Now that the citadel has been completed for many years,
he works to maintain it, writes normal songs, and works on
developing new songs of power for himself and for use in the Hall
of Sounding (See Section 8.23).
Fëamírë is one of the few from Amon Lind that regularly
interacts with outside people. Fëamírë arranged for the Giants to
help with the building of the castle. He keeps in touch with them
and another group that he has negotiated with for live stock. He also
makes regular visits into Dunland disguised as an aging Dunnish
bard, Strunthor. He accomplishes this disguise with the help of a
ring (made by his wife) that allows him to assume the appearance
of any humanoid creature he so desires. In this way, he obtains
news and sundry items. He has managed to influence some of the
people of Dunland, thereby keeping some of the clans from
becoming affiliated with the Daen Iontis and the Temple of Justice,
which he knows to be an instrument of Evil. He has also been
known to take other forms while in Dunland, which has resulted in
some Half-elven children in some of the Dunnish clans.
Fëamírë loves his wife but he becomes bored very easily and
will do nearly anything for a moment of intrigue or excitement. His
wife knows nothing of this, but as of late she has had some growing
suspicions.
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Fëamírë is a beautiful, well built Sindarian Elf, and he knows it. in items. She also helps them by providing the magical fires needed
Brash, flamboyant, and possessed of a very quick sense of humor, in some of the processes. She rarely socializes with anyone in the
his charm and good looks only add to his ability as a bard. He is 6' complex aside from an occasional dinner. She is fond of all the
6" tall, with dark blonde hair and blue eyes. people in the complex, but she has a difficult time demonstrating
Fëamírë is probably the best swordsman in Amon Lind and leads her affections. She has very little patience and a short temper,
most of the sorties against raiding Orcs and Trolls. He hunts Trolls which tends to drive people away from her. Lalaith feels that
in the mountains for sport. He uses his +20 longbow when hunting, Moranar is cold and insensitive, and they have never gotten along
but in close combat he uses his sword, Anarmacil. Anarmacil is a well.
+30, Holy, highly intelligent Elvish longsword that is made of Moranar is a tall Noldorian woman (61 5") with very dark blue
golden laen. It's hiltguard is shaped into a brilliant sunburst and can eyes and black hair cut short (she says it gets in the way). She
produce a Sunfires True 1 time/day that can be used in combat as dresses primarily in utilitarian dark blue and purple clothing. She
a Fire Bolt with a +20 OB bonus and a 1.5x concussion hit is a very beautiful woman but tends to let her personal appearance
multiplier. The sword can also produce a Beacon or Utterlight at take a back seat to her work and research. When she does decide
will (up to 3 times/week). to dress up, most everyone is startled by her beauty (forgotten due
LALAITH to the length of time between occurrences).
Lalaith left Ost-in-Edhil because they would no longer present If threatened, she will not hesitate to use magic or her sword,
her plays. It seems that many of the townspeople felt that they were whichever is most convenient. Considering her capabilities with
sacrilegious. Her feelings on the matter were that the Valar could both, she may be the most dangerous person in the citadel. Her
take a joke because they all had senses of humor. Of course she now sword, Raukambar, was made for her by Súlkano and the other
has a much smaller audience and they are rarely shown more than High Jewel smiths long before they left Ost-in-Edhil. Narrower
once. She has written some for the Dunlendings using Fëamírë's than most other swords of similar make, it is intelligent and made
knowledge of politics. When he presented them at some of the of Galvorn with Laen edges. The +30 sword can cast Long Door
major towns they were well received. The people of Dunland were (300') twice a day and it delivers an Impact Critical equal in
never ones to turn down entertainment of any type. severity to any other critical delivered.
Lalaith is also a superb musician and holds recitals of newly ELENRIL
composed works for the Elves at Amon Lind. Being a bard like her Elenril's mother was Noldo and his father was Sinda. His
husband, she works with him on new spell research and item upbringing was decidedly Sindarian and shows in the way he
invention. She has a ring identical to the one used by her husband dresses and arranges his rooms. His mind set, however, is Noldo
and enjoys walking around the keep disguised as other people just in that he has always been curious about creating and changing
to see if she can fool anyone. She is quite good at this and can things. Because of his interest in nature, he became an animist and
appear to be Fëamírë, Elenril, or any of the women of the castle.
Considering her skill, it would not take long before she could
impersonate a visitor to the complex.
Lalaith, along with Teletasarë, teaches the children of one of the
giant families reading, writing, and elementary math about one day
every two weeks. She and Teletasarë have been surprised by the
amount the children have been able to learn even though it has
taken them years to do it. She has decided that they are probably
as intelligent as a normal human, but the learning process is about
ten times longer for the children (perhaps longer if they are already
grown). She has her suspicions about her husband's activities in
Dunland, but she dismisses them since the whole idea is rather
revolting to her. On occasion she has has been tempted to follow
him, but realizes that it could jeopardize their relationship.
Lalaith is a Noldorian women of great beauty. She is 6' 1" tall and
very shapely. Her hair is dark brown and she has dark blue eyes
with flecks of bright gold scattered through them that cause them
to be very noticeable and enchanting. She tends to wear clothing
that accentuates her body in order to appear as appealing as
possible. She says that it is more comfortable, but it is her way of
maintaining her own bit of control over the men of the citadel.
If threatened, Lalaith will use her magic. If this is impossible,
she will retreat to a place where she can. She carries a dagger that
Sulkano made for her, but she has little skill with it.
MORANAR
Moranar was always a recluse while living in Ost-in-Edhil and
that has not changed now that she lives in Amon Lind. She left
because her few friends, Súlkano and Elenril, were leaving. She is
one of the few females that worked with the Gwaith-i-Mírdain. She
worked with the Keeper of the Fires as an assistant and was being
considered as his eventual replacement (she would have turned it
down). She is a mage and at Amon Lind spends most of her time
researching spells and helping Helkama and Súlkano imbed spells
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excelled at all he did. While talking to a smith about reworking a
weapon to improve it, he realized that soldiers are much like
weapons and perhaps they could also be improved by 'reworking'.
He soon began experimenting with animals to change their physi-
cal structures so that they functioned differently. He hoped to
improve the average soldier by improving his physical body or
instincts.
Word of his experiments soon spread, and he was strongly urged
by others to stop his inhumane activities. If they had known that he
wanted to someday continue his experiments with Humans and
Elves, they would have done much more. This greatly disturbed
him and he began thinking of leaving. Soon afterwards, he met
with the others that were planning to leave and decided to go with
them. During this time he was benefited by a strange experiment
that went wrong at the Smith Halls. While in the process of making
an item of power, a terrible accident occurred; two smiths died
horribly with the very flesh of their bodies merged together. Elenril
found out from his friends in the Hall that a largish gem of irregular
shape was created by the accident. The gem had a very strange
ability to merge any two items together, although not always
perfectly, as the smiths found out. When Elenril took the gem with
him, the grief-stricken smiths did not notice that it was gone for
quite some time.
After moving to Amon Lind, Elenril continued his experiments.
At first he worked only with animals, usually resulting in failure.
However, by combining what he had learned about the merging
stone and spells, he was able to make some combinations of
animals that lived. His sister Teletasarë helped him, in order to
reduce the pain of his subjects. Over the years he refined his
techniques and started working with men. He made a deal with
Turukulon the Dragon to buy subjects. At first, their experiments
on humans were benign and not very noticeable, but later he was
able to make more radical changes (described later in this section).
By the year 1640, he has had several successes, including the use
of the procedure on his first Elven subject. Helkama and Lalaith did
not like the direction his experiments were taking and objected
with little effect since the subjects had volunteered. Teletasarë also
objects, but she is rather subdued and will not act against her
brother. Elenril also was quick to point out that the reason he came
to Amon Lind was to get away from close mindedness. The others
that have a say in the keep do not really care one way or another,
so long as he doesn't start killing the guards. Elenril is very proud
of his plot and feels that some day it will be very useful.
Elenril is 6 '7" tall and slimly built. His hair is light blonde, and
his eyes are pale grey. If he must fight, Elenril uses his sword,
Durlachiel. It is an intelligent +30 Galvorn Holy Sword with clear
laen inserts on the hiltguard and pommel. On command it will
create a cold blue flame along its length. The cold flame will
deliver a Cold Critical of one severity degree less than any other
critical delivered. The sword also gives the wielder a resistance
bonus of 25 verses Flame and Heat Attacks.
TELETASARË
Teletasarë is Elenril's Sindarian half-sister. She is older and
feels responsible for him sometimes. She left Ost-in-Edhil because
he was leaving. There, she was in the healing services. Teletasarë
is a very fine lay healer and particularly good with prosthetics.
Elenril has often wondered if she could not make a whole new body
if she set her mind to it. She now works as the healer for Amon
Lind. Although Elenril also works in this capacity, she makes a
better healer because she has more compassion for the sick or
wounded. She loves animals and tries to lessen their pain as best
she can. She also keeps two hunting falcons that she flies for sport
and usually goes along with Súlkano when he flies his birds.
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The others at Amon Lind tend to try to protect her because she
seems small and weak. Helkama is deeply in love with her and soon
he will confront her with his feelings to see her reaction. He does
not know it, but she has admired him for many years and has been
waiting for him to approach her. She leaves the castle only for an
occasional ride with Súlkano to exercise or hunt with their falcons
or to go to teach the Giants' children.
Teletasarë is striking: 6' 2" tall, with silver white hair that flows
nearly to her knees. Her eyes are such a pale shade of grey that they
appear white from a distance. She is not as proud as her brethren,
but will not back down from a position once she has decided that
it is right. She very rarely shows any emotions beside happiness
and love, but if she ever truly gets angry, heads would roll.
She does not like to fight, but she is skilled in using the longbow,
spear, and longsword. If in danger, she would most likely retreat
to a place of safety and care for the wounded. If forced to fight, she
would use one of her three weapons mentioned, all of which are
+25 and of Orcslaying.
THE "WEAPONS"
Elenril has nearly perfected the physical portion of the process
and is able to "merge" humans with several different types of
animals. The mental stress of these changes often causes the
subjects to go mad. Only four of his subjects have adjusted to their
state. One of these was a Dunlending that Elenril merged with a
large fruit bat. The man died of old age after serving the citadel as
a guard for years. He was extremely intelligent, and the procedure
had given him extraordinary senses of smell and hearing, although
his vision had been diminished. His reflexes had also been in-
creased so that his reaction time was above that of most Elves.
There are three other such creatures; two were merged with cats
and one with a badger. To alleviate the confusion of what they
should be called, Elenril just calls them "Weapons"
The first of the Weapons is a Northman mercenary, Eniad, that
got lost in the mountains and captured by Turukulon 10 years ago.
He was altered by adding many of the attributes of the great Snow
Leopard. Although he had initial problems, he now enjoys the
added strength and agility of his new form. The next Weapon was
a Elvish prisoner of Turukulon (Cornen), that volunteered to go
through the process to obtain his freedom from the Dragon. Since
this was Elenril's first procedure using an Elf, he was quite
apprehensive. But everything went well, and the Elf was not too
horrified by the results, although the appearance of hair upon his
face was quite startling. The third Weapon is a Silvan girl, Miriel,
who was a servant in the citadel. Upon seeing the Northman and the
Elf in their final forms, she volunteered for the same treatment (to
become "unusual"). She was also in love with Elenril and wants to
get his attention. He performed the procedure on her using the
attributes of a Lynx before anyone else knew and was successful.
In fact, he is almost sure that the procedure would work on Elves
consistently better than Men, due to their superior healing abilities
and resistance to disease. He has decided that in the future, he will
try to find Elvish specimens in preference to Men.
All of the Weapons are capable of above normal feats of agility
and strength. They also have several of the secondary features of
the animals, such as a fine distinctly marked fur covering over most
of their bodies as well as slightly longer than normal teeth. They
have claws on their hands and feet that can be used to great
effectiveness in combat. Elenril and some of the others have also
noted the presence of animal-like behavior in both of the subjects,
manifesting itself in the form of extreme unpredictability, a
quicker temper and quick mood shifts. All of these mental changes
make the Weapons more difficult to get along with, but they have
not warranted their being further altered or caged.
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All have been trained extensively in unarmed combat to help
them cope with their new capabilities and to train them for their
positions as guards. Elenril also believes that the discipline the
training requires will help their mental stability. Fëamírë and the
guard captain took care of this training, as both are experts in
unarmed combat. The pupils have shown themselves to be superior
to their teachers and now train themselves. They include many
maneuvers in their routines that normal Men or Elves could not
complete, thus giving them a great advantage when in combat. In
general all of the Weapons are considerably more unpredictable
than normal people. Because of their resemblance to wild animals,
some would be frightened by their mannerisms, and rightfully so.
Of course, along with any success there is almost always failure.
In Elenril's case, he has had many; some have been extreme and
some mild. At the present time one of his failures is in a cell in the
dungeon. This once Dunnish man is now partially Glutan, a species
of lowland Wolverine, and completely mad. He has not been killed
because Elenril still considers him salvageable if his insanity can
be cured . So far, spells have not been effective. Elenril theorizes
that the mind of the Dunnish man is now fighting with the mind of
the Glutan for control. If the "Man" side wins, then he will be
cured, but if the "Glutan" wins then he will probably need to be
terminated.
Elenril's plans for his next few experiments include a merger
involving a young Blue Bear and one involving a small Ape that
Fëamírë said he could secure from a travelling merchant in
Dunland. One of his long-range goals is to locate and use one of the
huge legendary Cats (Chatamogs) from the hills of Rhudaur.
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6.13 THE GIANTS
While the Giants of the southern Misty Mountains are similar to
their northern Misty Mountain cousins, they are more open to
contact with other races, trading with humans and Dwarves that
have the courage to approach them. One of the families even trades
fairly regularly with merchants from Dunland and the Elves at
Amon Lind. These Giants are more likely to either ignore or be
more friendly to non-Giants than their relatives to the North. This
is probably due to the relative lack of evil in the southern areas as
opposed to the constant presence of the Orcs and the Witch-king
in the northern country. If provoked or threatened, these giants can
still be extremely dangerous. All Giants, northern or southern, are
very protective of their property and will kill all thieves and
perhaps suspected thieves. They are slow at making decisions and
friends, but are resistant to change once their minds are made up.
6.14THEEAGLES
Giant Eagles are scattered throughout the mountain ranges of
Middle-earth, and the Misty Mountains are no exception. Due to
their large size and food intake, their territories are very large and
their numbers small. The southern end of the Misty Mountain
chain is home to some 25 of these majestic creatures, spread fairly
evenly East to West and North to South. They patrol the area for
food regularly and report any strange occurrences or sightings to
a designated Warden of the region. The Warden is given his
position by the Lord of Eagles himself and is responsible for
reporting to him regularly with information about happenings in
his area. The Warden is also responsible for gathering the eagles
from his area when the Thoronrim (S. "Eagle Host") is summoned
by the Lord of Eagles.
In 1640, the Warden of the southern Misty Mountains is
Dwaithohir and he knows most of what goes on in the area. He has
talked on occasion with Súlkano and also knows Skinbark (an Ent).
Dwaithohir has fought with Turukulon and has taken prey from
under his nose just for the joy of it. Turukulon would love to roast
him for dinner, as one might guess. Dwaithohir reports on all that
happens in the area to his Lord at Eagles Eyrie twice a month. He
is young, having only been appointed to this position three years
ago, but he takes his responsibilities very seriously.
6.2THE SOUTHERN MISTY
MOUNTAINS:T.A.1640-3019
Overall, the situation in the southern Misty Mountains does not
change much over the years. In the year T.A. 1981, the Dwarves
were forced out of Moria requiring them to find homes in other
places. This stopped all trade that had come to the Giants and to
Amon Lind from this area. Around this time, Turukulon captured
many Dwarves, however not without some pain; one of the groups
he captured fought back more than he expected and wounded him.
He killed them all and laid their bodies out in the open to be eaten
by vultures and wild animals. Turukulon never buried the Dwarves
because he knew they would have wanted to be underground. He
sold some of the other Dwarves to a tribe of Orcs, and gave the rest
to Elenril, who found them too difficult to work with and set them
free after altering their memory. Turukulon decided that it was
time for a long rest and went to sleep for several hundred years.
Because of the growing unrest in Dunland during this time, trade
with outsiders by the Giants and the Elves at Amon Lind declined.
By the year T.A. 2000, the Giants had ceased to trade with anyone
but the Elves. Fëamírë' still made trips to Dunland, but his journeys
became less frequent as time passed.
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In T.A. 2050, Helkama renewed communication with Riven- During the time of the war, the Elves at Amon Lind were
dell. Elrond had known of their presence for years but had left them harassed more often by Orcs and Trolls, making life difficult for all
in peace. By this time, Súlkano had completed the permanent those involved. Breaking all former agreements with the Elves,
propulsion devices for his smaller airboat and succeeded in dupli- Turukulon also attacked the keep to get to their treasures. He was
cating his procedure for making the Mithrarian with the help of driven off by Súlkano and Moranar, but several of the Elves were
Turukulon. Súlkano decided, however, not to use them for fear of killed and others were seriously injured. Elenril had to use his
discovery by the power growing in Dol Guldur. During this time, merging techniques on three of them to save their lives. The Giants
Turukulon was content to tinker with magic on his own, not even were unaffected by the war and virtually unaffected by its out-
bothering to deal with the people he caught; he just ate them. come.
Elenril's experiments progressed, but his flow of humanoid sub- After the war, Helkama and Teletasarë returned, bringing with
jects decreased, so that he mainly worked with animals once again. them some of the Elves that wanted to remain in Middle-earth but
There were only the two Weapons made from Elves left at Amon with a more secluded lifestyle. Moranar and Súlkano married,
Lind at this time. making both of them happier.
Now no longer afraid of detection by Sauron, Súlkano is able to
fly his boats wherever he likes. He has altered them now so that the
undersides can mimic the surrounding sky (so they are not seen
from the ground). Alon with several of the others, he leaves the
citadel for weeks at a time, visiting other places and seeing parts of
Middle-earth. Of the Weapons made by Elenril during the War to
save their lives, one was ferried by Súlkano to the Grey Havens and
the other two remained at Amon Lind. One was given attributes of
When the White Council was formed in 2463, notice was sent to
a mongoose-like creature from the South and the other was given
the Elves at Amon Lind, but only Helkama responded. He left the attributes of a Snow Leopard.
Amon Lind for two years to consult with the Wise, because he was Turukulon stayed in the Misty Mountains and now plots against
one of the few left that was a member of the Gwaith-i-Mírdain the Elves, but it will be a while before he will attack them openly.
when the Rings of Power were made. Upon his return, he an- The Orcs and Trolls of the mountains have been driven into their
nounced his plans to return to Rivendell with anyone who would holes, and only bother those foolish enough to wander too close.
go, particularly addressing this to Teletasarë, by then his wife. She Helkama has lead some quite effective sorties against the closer
alone consented to return with him, and they lived in Rivendell Orc tribes.
throughout the rest of the Third Age and part of the Fourth. Fëamírë
agreed to visit Rivendell should the council need advice on any
matters concerning Dunland or the surrounding area.
When Saruman took up residence in Orthanc, he had some
communication with the Elves at Amon Lind. These were kept to
a minimum because Fëamírë did not trust him saying:
"Saruman is much like a Dragon in that he can manipulate
a person's thinking with his voice. Any idea he suggests
seems to be the person's own. Anything Saruman says seems
perfectly logical. He is every bit as dangerous as a Dragon."
When the White Council was a called together again in 2941,
Fëamírë and Lalaith left Amon Lind and proceeded to Rivendell to
help in any way that they could. They stayed there until the last
meeting of the White Council in 2953. On their return trip to Amon
Lind, they were attacked by Orcs and Wolves in Eregion. Fëamírë
was badly wounded and Súlkano risked the secret of his boats to
fly himself as fast as possible to Lindon where Fëamírë and Lalaith
sailed westward. Súlkano made his return trip in segments at night
to avoid detection, but he became increasingly paranoid about
discovery.
Norantir the Eagle became Warden of the southern Misty
Mountains in the year 2954, taking the place of his forefathers in
residence on one of peaks near the end of the range. As a favor to
Gandalf, the Lord of the Eagles instructed Norantir to watch
Saruman. His presence over the next few years was a key factor in
several events. He rescued Isildur's body that had been discovered
by Saruman's servants in their search of the Gladden Fields.
Norantir also alerted his Lord to Gandalf's plight on the pinnacle
of Orthanc. For the first time, Norantir met Turukulon, though he
had known that a Dragon was in the area. Needless to say, Norantir
and Turukulon did not get along, crossing paths several times over
the years, with standoff results.
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7.0 POLITICS AND POWER:
DUNLAND
Since the power structure in Dunland is dominated by a short-
lived Mannish race, the political situation varies during the Third
Age. This section covers the various shifts in politics and power
from T.A. 1640 to the end of the Age.
7.1 DUNLAND: T.A. 1640
There are 15 major clans that are present in the Dunnish power
structure. Several have smaller clans under their direct control.
Each clan controls a given area of land with fairly well defined
boundaries, borders which are subject to argument at fairly regular
intervals.
The Great Plague of 1636-1637 killed many Dunlendings; even
more died to the north in Tharbad and to the west in the Mihiriath.
The Dunnish clans lost approximately 20% of their population and
25% of their livestock (more would have died if not for the Healer's
Hall). This tragedy was weathered quite well in Dunland, for the
Dunlendings were quite used to hardships. However, they did feel
that the plague was justly harsher on the Dúnedain, who deserved
it. Some of the clans that hate the Dúnedain even went so far as to
interrupt shipments of herbs that were to be sent to Tharbad.
Needless to say, after the plague was over, the trade between the
people of Dunland and those at Tharbad declined.
By far the busiest city in Dunland at this time is Larach Duhnnan,
which is located on the Old South Road about 85 miles south of
Tharbad. This town surrounds the Feargan clan-hold and is the
center of trade for the area, bringing in people from all the
neighboring clans and the outside to trade. Larach Duhnnan
supports the largest non-Dunnish population in Dunland proper.
Many merchants that travel the Old South Road have taken
residence here, alongside some Northmen that migrated in after
being mercenaries in the wars between Arthedain and Angmar.
7.11 THE CLANS
The following clan descriptions are arranged according to
population.
F EARGAN
Clan Feargan is the largest clan in population but not in the size
of the area it controls. Its clan-hold is located in Larach Duhnnan,
which is Dunland's largest town. Because of this commercial
center, its large population, and its central location, clan Feargan
is a major force in Dunland politics.
The Chieftain of clan Feargan, Enion, is a calm man and does not
make hasty decisions, a property he does not share with many of
the other clan Chieftains. Because he keeps his clan neutral in
regard to the Daen Iontis and the Daen Coentis factions, Enion is
one of the prime factors keeping the clans from war. He is partial
to the Daen Coentis faction, but shows no favoritism openly, so as
not to give anyone an excuse for war against his clan. He openly
dislikes the Temple of Justice and their priesthood, whom he
deems an irritant. His attitude has caused the clans aligned with the
Temple to be cool toward the Feargans. Clan Feargan also controls
several smaller clans: the Baertins, the Torbets and the Nathlos.
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ERASTOC
Like clan Feargan, clan Erastoc is a lowland clan. Erastoc has a
smaller population than the Feargan, but of all the clans, they
control the most land. The Erastocs raise a large number of
livestock including, sheep, cattle and horses. They have the best
horse soldiers for the young people of the clan are taught to ride at
an early age. Because they are located away from where a lot of the
controversy centers, the Erastocs are fairly neutral in clan politics.
The Erastoc clan Chieftain died of complications brought on by
the plague a year after he contracted it. Since that time, the position
of Chieftain has been shifted back and forth between several of the
younger family heads. Clan Erastoc also includes the smaller clans
of Coinrach and Ealsaid.
ARAILT
Clan Arailt is the most warlike of all the clans, and therefore the
best trained. It is also the lead clan in the Daen Iontis faction and
the main supporter of the Temple of Justice. The Arailt hate the
Dúnedain. Their young warriors go fully armed at all times, riding
relentlessly through their territory hunting and perfecting their
battle skills. They make trips to Larach Duhnnan to cause trouble
and carouse with others from clans Madoc, Sonmar, and Dobac.
Clan Arailt warriors often wear face and body paint when going
into battle to make their faces look more menacing. The Arailt are
in a 'near-war' with the Daen Coentis clans and their neighboring
clans, the Ruadh and Treforn. Clan Arailt also controls three
smaller clans: Grun, Guerd, and Semarg. Clan Semarg is located
high in the mountains and is claimed by Arailt in name only; they
really do not interact with the clan at all.
The present Chieftain of clan Arailt is Daonghlas. He has been
Chieftain for only 3 years but has a reputation as a cunning man
who was prone to fits of anger. He is in constant contact with
Maben, and considers his counsel over all others. In the 3 years of
his rule, the clan has become even more war-like and drawn even
closer in its relations to the Temple of Justice.
LEONN
Clan Leonn is one of the large lowland clans. They occupy the
territory north of the Old South Road and south of clan Erastoc.
They are a peaceful clan and do not participate in overall clan
politics to a great extent. They have strong ties to the Erastoc, and
are not friends with clan Madoc. Otherwise, they are neutral
toward most of the other clans. Like the other lowland clans, the
Leonn raise livestock. However during the plague, their herds were
hit heavily and after three years they are still quite low in number.
TREFORN
Clan Treforn is a highland clan that occupies the area just north
of clan Arailt and south of Caerdh Wood. They are the principle
enemy and barrier to clan Arailt. Young warriors of the two clans
often have minor skirmishes and verbal wars near the boundaries
between their clan territories. This border is probably the most
heavily disputed in the whole region. The Trefom clan is the
leading clan in the Daen Coentis movement that is opposed to the
Daen Iontis faction led by the Arailt clan. Clan Treforn also
includes the smaller clans, Marvan and Niald. The clan Chieftain
for clan Treforn is a middle-aged man named Aonghas. He is
physically very impressive, being 6'4" tall and weighing some 230
lbs, most all of which is muscle. He has vivid red hair which has
faded to white at the temples. A very strong leader and very zealous
in his ideals of Daen Coentis life, he believes that they can be
restored by his people. He was instrumental in bringing the
Drûedain to Caerdh wood and back into the religion of the Daen.
He is particularly fond of the old bard Strunthor, and enjoys his
stories and listens to his advice when he comes to visit. (See
Section 6.12.)
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MADOC
Clan Madoc is located north of Caerdh Wood, along the edges
of the Misty Mountains. They are one of the clans of the Daen
Iontis group and are openly supportive of the Temple of Justice.
They are not as belligerent as the other clans so inclined, but they
are warlike and very friendly with clans Arailt and Sonmar. They
have a long standing hatred for clan Ewen that dates back to the
time of the early migrations to Dunland. The reason for this hatred
has been lost over the years, but since the Ewens are a Daen Coentis
clan they still have sufficient reason to keep up the feelings.
Fortunately, the two clans are separated by a long distance, so this
animosity turns into violence only when clan members interact at
other locations.
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EOGBANN
This fairly neutral clan occupies the highlands north of clan
Roth. They tend toward being friendly to the Daen Coentis clans
nearby. They have been pressured by the Daen Iontis clans to join
them, but so far the clan Chieftain has not committed. He is old and
in failing health and the Daen Iontis hope that the new Chieftain
will be more open to their invitations. The Eogbann have most of
their dealings with the people of Clan Tar Moid to the east, with
which there are many cross-marital ties. The village of Cillien is
located in Eogbann territory. This is important since the Healer's
Hall is located there. Derna has been personally visiting the clan
Chieftain Belligel to check on his health because they had become
friends when he was much younger.
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OGARON
Clan Ogaron is a lowland tribe occupying the area along the Old
South Road. Like the other lowland clans, they own herd animals,
but their main source of income is grain farming, particularly those
grains used to make alcoholic beverages. Most of the area's meads
and beers is made from grain grown in their fields. Compared to the
manors of the Dúnedain, the Ogaron farms are very crude and
unproductive; but they make do and are getting better as the years
go by. They are friendly with most of the clans of the Daen Iontis,
but they are not officially members.
Included in clan Ogaron are clan Cearn and clan Goirich. These
clans live in the northern areas of the Ogaron land and have
dealings with the people of Tharbad. This familiarity with the
Dúnedain and their ways has kept the clan from joining the Daen
Iontis.
EWEN
The people of clan Ewen live high in the foothills of the Misty
Mountains in the northeastern part of Dunland. The other clans
respect the hunters and trappers of this tribe as expert woodsmen
(from other Dunlendings this is quite a compliment). Because they
range further into the mountains than most of the other clans, Ewen
is the only clan that ever has any dealings with the Giants of the
mountains. The dealings are very minimal and the people of clan
Ewen will usually hide or leave the area when they hear a Giant
coming. When they do meet, however, the Giants will not take
action against those who identify themselves as part of the Ewen
clan — unless some offensive action has been occurred (e.g.,
stolen cattle, trespassing, etc.). A few clan members have been
captured by Turukulon when they wandered into his area (see
Section 6.11), but so far the clan hasn't a clue as to what happened
to these unfortunate folk. Since some members of the clan have
seen Amon Lind from a distance, the Clan as a whole knows of its
existence but they do not know who lives there. They think it is
haunted due to the sounds that come from it. Clan Ewen has a deep
hatred for clan Madoc and is disliked by most of the Daen Iontis
clans because of their staunch support of clans Treforn and Roth.
DOBAC
The Dobac are the southernmost of the clans of Dunland. Their
lands range south past the tips of the Misty Mountains and partially
into the gap. They are friendly with the Daen Iontis clans, but are
not aligned with the Temple of Justice itself. Using Dobac lands as
a base, the Madoc, Arailt, Sonmar, and Dobac often join forces to
make extended raids into Calenardhon.
SONMAR
This clan is one of the Daen Iontis clans and worships according
to the Temple of Justice dictates. Since the land they occupy is
located just east of the clan Feargan's land, clansmen regularly go
to Larach Duhnnan to trade. Like the Erastoc, they raise many
horses and are fine horsemen. They were once the fourth largest
clan, but they lost a large number of people during the plague. More
adults in clan Sonmar died of the disease than children leaving
many orphans. These children were subsequently taken in by other
families or taken to the Temple of Justice to be raised by the Priests.
A few of these orphans have wound up on the streets of Larach
Duhnnan, where they make a living by picking pockets and petty
theft. Some have been taken by unscrupulous men and sold into
slavery. Clan Sonmar also includes the smaller clans of
Guemmelon and Mar Hogo.
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ROTH
Clan Roth and clan Treforn are the two major Daen Coentis
clans. Clan Roth's territory is located in and to the north of Caerdh
Wood. They are superb mountaineers and some clan members
have been within short distances of Amon Lind. They, like the
Ewens, feel that the area is haunted and will not get too close. Clan
Roth also includes clan Trothel. Many of the Priests of the Daen
Coentis religions that have been reinstituted have been taken from
clan Trothel. Clan Roth was hard hit by the plague (it was once 8th
in population).
RUADH
Clan Ruadh occupies a small area of land due east of clan
Feargan. Clan Arailt and clan Treforn are located on their other
borders. These three larger clans are the cause of most of clan
Ruadh's troubles. The Treforn are friendly with clan Ruadh, but
they hate the Arailt and the two clans often use Ruadh land for
skirmishes. The Arailt show little regard for Ruadh territory,
constantly ruining crops and property and trespassing. In the eyes
of clan Ruadh, the Arailt are evil. In the eyes of the Arailt, the
Ruadh are simpletons, who are in the way and should be under the
control of another clan. This hatred is building and the Ruadh want
to do something about it.
The Ruadh Chieftain, Rulart, is in negotiations with the Chief-
tains of clan Treforn, Roth, and Feargan. Ruadh is very important
to the clans, because they have very fertile land and grow many
crops. These agricultural products are sold to other clans that are
not so inclined (including some of the Daen Iontis clans). If not for
this, the Arailt might have taken control of them already.
COLGAR
Clan Colgar is based in the land north of clan Madoc on both
sides of the river Cilstrem. They raise horses and have probably the
finest herds of horses of all the clans. However, their low numbers
have made their lands and horses quite tempting to some of the
other nearby clans. They are a Daen Iontis clan, having aligned
themselves with those clans to secure their future as an independ-
ent clan. They are unfriendly with the Ewen because they suspect
them of horse thieving and because they are Daen Coentis. They
also have a growing suspicion of clan Erastoc and clan Eogbann,
whom they suspect may be planning to declare war on them
suddenly. Clan Feargan has no intention of doing this, but the
thought has crossed the minds of the Ogarons. This paranoid nature
is apparent throughout the clan, and young warriors in parties of 5-
20 can be seen thundering across the country side in search of some
unseen enemy that has 'invaded' their territory.
TAR MOID
Tar Moid, the smallest clan, is the furthest to the north and
occupies a relatively large area. Primarily hunters, they hunt the
proghorn and deer that roam the area in small herds. The hunters
of the Tar Moid range out for miles from their homes and often go
as far as the Sirannon and the Glanduin rivers to hunt. They have
been near the ruins of the Elven villas and the city of Ost-in-Edhil,
they believe that all these places are haunted. Some have found
items of Elvish make in the debris, but they have little use for the
ones that are not weapons, trading them for food or tools. Due to
its size, the Tar Moid would be in trouble if it were closer to the
political center of Dunland; but because of its remote location, it
is safe from most attackers and at the moment enjoys friendly clans
on all its borders. The clan is, however, subjected to more trouble
from Trolls and Wolves in the area.
26 Power & Politics in Dunland: The Daen Iontis & The Daen Coentis
7.12 THE DAEN IONTIS
The Dunael word Iontis has no common tongue or Westron
equivalent. It means: rejected, dispossessed, betrayed, wronged,
and unjustly punished. A group of aligned clans call themselves
"The Daen Iontis" to show their displeasure at the way they were
treated (through their ancestors). The name is also intended to
indicate that they will not stand for the same treatment and that will
not make the same mistakes their ancestors made. To the Daen
Iontis clans, their ancestors' main mistake is that they trusted the
Dúnedain, which led to their downfall as a people. They feel that
the Dúnedain living now in the vales of the White Mountains are
merciless invaders that forced their forefathers from their home-
land. They believe that if the Daen Coentis had risen in arms
against the Dúnedain when they first arrived, then they would be
living there now instead of in Dunland.
Their ultimate goal is to retake their ancient homeland and drive
the Dúnedain into the sea from whence they came. These clans are
more war-oriented that other clans, and the young men train
constantly for the tasks which are ahead. These clans are also
pushed in this direction by the Temple of Justice and its leader,
Maben, who councils with the Daen Iontis Chieftains. The temple
teaches that the Dunlendings must have "justice" from those who
have wronged them. The lead clan in this movement is Arailt; other
clans in the movement are: Madoc, Colgar, Dobac, Sonmar, and on
the periphery, Ogaron.
The Daen Iontis name and movement appeared approximately
300 years ago just before the arrival of Maben and the establish-
ment of the Temple of Justice. The Chieftain of clan Arailt at that
time (Goiridh) originally conceived the idea to increase the morale
of his people and to discredit the Daen Coentis movement of clan
Treforn that had begun some 50 years earlier. Once the idea caught
on, he saw that this kind of hatred could be very useful in helping
him gain control of other clans. When Maben arrived, he immedi-
ately encouraged the movement and Goiridh, and the feud between
the two factions was off and running. It was Goiridh who hired the
assassin to kill the leader of the Daen Coentis (Divemal). Maben
and Goridh believed that once Divemal was out of the way, the
Daen Coentis would return to their old ways and forget his visions
and speeches. However, this was not to be.
The Daen Iontis view the Daen Coentis clans as a reflection of
their ancestors: flawed and weak. The Daen Iontis believe that this
group of clans are a bad influence on the other clans, and that this
influence must be eliminated. Therefore, a 'near war' has existed
for years between these two factions.
The Daen Iontis clans have begun to relearn the skilled weapon
making crafts of their ancestors. However, this process is slow and
the Daen Iontis do not like to move slowly. So to convince the other
clans that their way is the 'right' way, they have taken captive
several wandering Dwarves and forced them to secretly make
weapons for them. The Daen Iontis claim these as their own
creations, thinking that it is only a matter of time before they can
produce weapons of similar quality.
Most of the Daen Iontis clans worship in the manner dictated by
the Temple of Justice, with Maben as their spiritual leader. When-
ever possible, people of these clans go to the temple for the rituals,
some which involve the sacrifice of their enemies. These sacrifices
are made to gain the favor of the gods of their ancestors, and to
show them that the Daen Iontis are a strong people who will not fail
as their ancestors did.
7.13 THE DAEN COENTIS
Unlike many of the other clans, the Daen Coentis ("the Skilled
People") clans consider their early heritage as a goal to strive for.
They are attempting to return to the ways that their people followed
before the Dúnedain sailed to the shores of Middle-earth. The Daen
Coentis' search for this lost heritage began soon after they mi-
grated to Dunland in the late Second Age. Because they saw that
their fellow clans were turning toward Evil and corrupting their
religion, these clans were some of the first to leave the White
Mountains. After migrating north, they spent the first few genera-
tions settling into their new home and just surviving, causing them
to forget much of their Daen Coentis heritage.
After several hundred years, Divemal came to power in the
Treforn clan. Divemal was a warrior, but not just a fighter; he was
also scholarly inclined. He became clan Chieftain at 21 and ruled
the clan until he was killed by an assassin at the age of 63. Given
great vision and directness of mind, he was a great speaker and
could turn the hearts and minds of a crowd 180 degrees if given the
chance to speak. His main contributions to his clan were the trips
that he made to the White Mountains to study the lands and ways
of his ancestors.
Upon returning from the last of these trips, he brought his clan
together to tell of the proud people that once reigned over the White
Mountains, of their wonderful works in stone and metal, and of
their relationship to the Drûedain and the 'true religion'. This
speech brought sorrow to the clan that mourned the passing of that
which they once had, but Divemal was not through. He also told
them of how they, through hard work and dedication, could regain
that life and become a better people. Since that time, clan Treforn
has been striving to become a great and skilled people again. They
abandoned the name of Daen Lintis, taking the old name of the
Daen Coentis again. Soon clan Roth and clan Ewen joined them in
their journey to the past and the Daen Coentis movement became
an active part in the politics of the area.
Since Divemal's death, the Daen Coentis have kept his words
and goals ever in their minds through song and speeches. At the age
of eight, the young men are required to memorize Divemal's most
famous speeches, accordingly many great storytellers and bards
come from these clans. Over the years these clans have had to
endure persecution from some of the other clans, particularly the
Daen Iontis. They have become the best craftsmen of the area in
wood metal and stone. Some of these skills they learned from the
Dwarves of Moria who they hired to teach them, but most have
been mastered through hard work and trial and error.
They have built temples similar in design to those found in the
White Mountains and have dedicated them to the worship of the
Earth Mother (Yavanna), and Gobha (Aulë). For the most part, the
temples are located in Caerdh Wood (D. "Choil Caerdh") and in the
high mountain valleys of the ridge of the Misty Mountains that
borders the wood. Priests from the clans live at these temples,
guarding them from intruders while studying the religion of old. In
recent years, the Priests have realized that an important part of the
Daen Coentis worship is missing. The Drêedain who lived for
centuries among the Daen Coentis were an important link to the
past, but left when the Daen Coentis wavered towards Evil.
The present Chieftain of clan Treforn, Aonghas Treforn, sent his
brothers, Padrey and Raonull, to find members of this ancient race
and invite them back to Dunland. Searching for nearly three years,
his two brothers finally found a tribe of the ê in the Woods
of Westmarch. At first the Drûedain were wary, but soon realized
that the two were sincere. (Drugs tell no lies and can recognize
most untruths immediately.) After living with the Drûedain for
several months, the brothers asked the Drûedain to move north to
Power & Politics in Dunland: The Dúnedain & Price Table 27

live with the Daen Coentis again. The tribal head man decided that
a small group of the Drûedain would go with the brothers to PRICE TABLE
Dunland to see the area and meet Aonghas. The small party of Good/Service Cost* Note
Drugs that came with the two brothers decided that life with the
Daen Coentis could be very fulfilling for both races and sent for FOOD AND LODGINGS
their brethren. The Daen Coentis are planning to send a party south Beer/Ale l/2cp pint.
to escort the Drûedain to Caerdh Wood by a safe and secret route Brandy 1cp half-pint.
(i.e., bypassing the Daen Iontis clan territories). Cider/Mead l/2cp pint.
The Daen Coentis are weaker in numbers that the Daen Iontis. Wine 1cp pint.
The only thing that keeps them safe from an overt war is the Light Meal l/4cp cheese, soup and bread.
stabilizing presence of the larger lowland clans which might side Normal Meal l/2cp Meat soup or pie, bread and potato.
with the Daen Coentis should war break out. Should these clans Heavy Meal 1cp Steak and vegetables, bread.
ever side with the Daen Iontis, then the Daen Coentis would be in soup, pastry.
trouble. The Priests of the Temple of Justice are unwelcome on Week's Rations 5cp Normal Spoilage 181b.
Trail Rations 7cp 1 wk. Preserved. 141bs.
Daen Coentis lands. Great Bread
The Daen Coentis do not hate the Dúnedain as much as the Daen 2gp 1 wk. Preserved. 41bs.
Waybread 45sp 1 mo. Preserved. 41bs.
Iontis, but they do feel that too much Dúnadan influence can be
bad. They trade with them on a limited basis and would support Poor Lodgings l/2cp Communal sleeping.
Average Lodgings 1cp Separate bedding.
their right to live in Dunland. However, they would not be able to Good Lodgings 3cp Separate room.
defend them openly against the Daen Iontis should the Dúnedain Stable l.5cp 1 wk. for 1 mount including fodder.
be attacked.
ACCESSORIES
7.14THE DÚNEDAIN Boots 1sp 3.5 lbs.
The Dúnedain living in Dunland proper are scarce. By 1640, Cloak 7cp 2.51bs
most of the Dúnedain that lived on farming or herding estates have Coat 14cp 7 lbs.
relocated nearer to Tharbad, because of the growing unrest among Clothing 9bp 9 lbs. cotton pants&shirt, wool
the Dunlanders. This general relocation does not include all of the cloak&hood.
Dúnedain; some still live as far south as 20 miles north of Larach Bedroll 18cp 5.5 lbs; blanket and oiled canvas
Duhnnan. These Dúnedain are in a state of constant preparedness ground cloth.
for assault from some of the clans that express hate for the Backpack 20cp 2.5 l cu. ft capacity
Dúnedain, especially those of that call themselves the Daen Iontis. (maximum of 20 lbs).
Rope 5bp 6 lbs; 50'; breaks 01-02 roll (unmod.).
The Dúnedain usually travel in large groups. Harassment of Rope 15bp 3 lb; 50'; breaks 01 roll (unmod.).
Dúnadan individuals in Larach Duhnnan occurs, but it rarely turns Pole 4cp 7 lbs.
violent because of clan Feargan's influence. In other villages the Tent 2sp 9 lbs. sleeps two.
intensity of this harassment depends on the controlling clan. Lantern 22cp 1.5 lbs.50' d. light.
Dúnadan estates are usually of better constructed than those of Waterskin (l qt.) l/2cp .5lb.
Dunlending make. The owners of these manors make their living Flint & Steel 12cp .5 lb fire in 3 min.
by farming and raising cattle. Their crops, like the Dúnedain, are Lockpick kit 25bp .5 lb. +10 bonus
subject to assault, causing many farmers to leave the area. Oil flask 4cp .5 lb. 6hr refill .5 lb
The Dúnedain are hospitable to visitors as long as they know Pitons (10 iron) 20cp 2.5 lbs.
their intentions. Most non-Dunlending races are be welcome, but, Tarp 12cp 4 lbs. 5' x 8'; water resistant.
Torch l/4cp 1 lb; 20' d. light; 6hrs.
before they will show unfamilar Dunlending visitors hospitality, Weapon belt 6bp .5lb
they have to be vouched for by someone the Dúnedain know. Pegs (10 wooden) l/2cp 1.5 lbs.
Dúnedain living in areas controlled by Dunnish clans have agreed Scabbard 34cp 1 lb.
to live in peace and not to interfere in each others' affairs. Clans Sack (501b) 7cp 2.5 lbs; 3 cu'.
making such agreements are considered pro-Dúnedain by the Quiver llcp .5 lb; holds 20 arrows or bolts.
Daen Iontis clans and are persecuted accordingly. Some of these Arrows (20) 49cp 3.5 lbs.
clans working with the Dúnedain are also Daen Coentis and this Crossbow bolts (20) 15bp 3 lbs.
combination really infuriates the Daen Iontis.
On their own, the Dúnedain still represent a powerful force in the TRANSPORT
politics of the area, since they still control large tracts of land and Mature pony 25sp Moves 4-20 mph; can carry 180 lbs.
large sums of wealth. Their superior weapons and knowledge of Light horse 35sp Moves 5-30 mph; can carry 200 lbs.
magic also enhance their influence and has helped keep them from Medium horse 7gP Moves 5-25 mph; can carry 300 lbs.
Heavy horse 8gp Moves 5-20 mph; can carry 400 lbs.
being openly attacked. Some of the Dúnedain in the area contribute Mule Moves 5-25 mph; can carry 300 lbs.
to the Healer's Hall, although it is rare that a young Dúnadan is sent 5gP
Stubborn,tough.
there for instruction. Wagon 5gP 8' x 5'; 2-10mph. Carries up to 1500lb
NOTE: In the event that the Dúnedain were attacked requires heavy horse or 2 light horses.
openly, they would band together and send for help from Small boat 4gp 10' long, 3 ft wide; comes with 2 oars
Cardolan or Gondor. The only Dunlending clans that might and small sail, can float 800lIbs.
help would be some of the Daen Coentis clans. Although River boat 12gp 20' long, 8ft wide; comes with 6 oars.
and sails; can carry 4000 lbs.
these clans dislike the persecution of the Dúnedain, they are
not powerful enough to align themselves openly against the * — Relative Cost in Dunland (many Dunlendings will only barter).
Daen Iontis for fear of retaliation.
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7.15 THE TEMPLE OF JUSTICE
Soon after the Daen Iontis sect formed, a man appeared calling
himself an emissary of the gods of the Dunlanders. His name was
Maben. Such was his charisma and the timing of his arrival that
many of the Dunlanders saw him as a Messiah of sorts, and he
became a great spiritual leader. This was arranged by the forces of
evil at Dol Guldur; Maben is an emissary of the Dark Lord. His
purpose in Dunland is to reinforce the hatred that the Dunlanders
feel toward the Dúnedain and their allies.
The temple was built 220 years ago. Men in service to the temple
are taught fighting skills and magic skills, making them a strong
force in area politics. The temple population is made up of three
classes: priests, acolytes, and guards. Guards are usually young
men of the Daen Iontis clans that come to the temple to learn
fighting skills and discipline. Most do not stay to become acolytes,
but those that do are truly zealous for the cause or they are under
pressure from clan leaders.
After a period of 1-3 years in the guard, acolytes are chosen by
Maben from those guards that desire to serve the temple. Trained
in unarmed combat and in beginning spell use, they are under strict
observation by the priests and Maben. They can be disciplined,
demoted to guard, or dismissed at any time for minor slips in
behavior. Acolytes that maintain their status for five years can
become priests if Maben recommends them. He is the soul source
of this promotion, and does not approve half-hearted servants.
Acolytes that do not make the promotion have the choice of
remaining acolytes for five more years, becoming officers in the
guard, or leaving. Because of their superior training and discipline,
many acolytes that have left the service of the temple have become
leaders in the clans. Priests are taught more magical skills and
oration skills by Maben himself, so that they can travel the land
spreading the Laws of Justice.
Status in the temple is denoted by the color of the robes and hair
styles. Guards wear white robes with fine gold trim and they wear
their hair in warriors braids as the clansmen do. Acolytes wear
similar robes that are red with gold trim, but they are required to
shave their heads for their first year and then wear their hair like the
priests. The priests wear black robes with red and gold trim,
keeping their hair very short. They also put a substance on their hair
that bleaches it, and causes it to stand on end.
Guards are armed with long-handled, wide-bladed axes and
short pole arm weapons (called derfels). The derfel is 6 ft long and
has a "U" shaped end that is bladed on the outside edges but dull
on the inner edges. This weapon can be used for thrusting and
slashing and as a capturing device. One of an opponent's limbs can
be trapped by sinking the prongs of the weapon into the ground on
either side of the limb. Guards are extensively trained in this
technique and are taught to work together in combat to capture foes
(Maben prefers live prisoners). Guards are also trained to use of
short, javelin-like spears. Priests and acolytes prefer to resolve
combat using their unarmed combat skills, but they carry daggers
and will not hesitate to use magic if threatened.
Patrols of the temple's perimeter are conducted twice daily by
groups of 6 guards lead by an acolyte. Before public speeches by
Maben, guards are posted in the area where the crowd stands and
behind in the hills above the temple. On these days, the patrols are
doubled and range further out and up into the hills.
Power & Politics in Dunland: The Temple of Justice
MABEN
Maben, the High Priest of the Temple of Justice, is a servant of
Sauron sent out from Dol Guldur some 300 years ago to infiltrate
the power structures of Dunland. Enslaved by Sauron through one
of the lesser Rings of Power, he was originally a Númenórean
nobleman from Umbar.
The Ring does increase his lifespan, but like the other Rings it
also deteriorates the flesh. Since this is a Lesser Ring, the effect is
not intense and can be warded off by regularly bleeding energy
from other beings. If he not be able to obtain this energy, his flesh
would dissolve over a course of six months until he became a minor
Wraith, similar to but much less powerful than a Nazgûl. To hide
this process from his followers, Maben drains prisoners about to be
executed or sacrificed. Regular execution/sacrifices are held every
three months to teach "enemies of the Dunlendings" fear. Only
priests and the victims attend these ceremonies; they do not realize
what is really happening. Once a year, the execution/sacrifice is
held publicly on the Day of Retribution. The sacrifice is supposed
to symbolize the revenge that the Dunlendings will oneday
achieve. If prisoners are not available when he needs to feed,
Maben will leave the temple by the secret way, take his true form
to kill and drain anyone he finds (he looks like a Dúnedain).
Besides these ceremonies, Maben delivers regular sermons at
the Temple for the guards, priests and acolytes. He also gives
public speeches from the top of the temple to the crowds gathered
below. He is not limited to the temple and often makes trips to
nearby towns, villages, and clan-holds; where he makes passionate
speeches to the people. Maben is a consummate orator and is quite
dramatic in his presentations. He has been known to tear his clothes
and anoint himself with blood to illustrate a point or to draw
attention. He plays to the crowd's emotions and can cause riots.
This can be particularly unhealthy for the Dúnedain and their
allies. Through this policy of persuasion, Maben has attracted
many people to the ways of the Temple and has more new recruits
volunteering than he can use.
Maben appears as a tall (6'3") Dunlending man with long white
hair and beard. He is strongly built and has deep set bright green
eyes that look somewhat wild. In his true form, he is a 6'6" tall
Black Númenórean with black hair, deep-set gray eyes, and a
perpetually menacing look. Upon seeing his true form, most will
know that he is evil.
Maben is a skilled fighter with the long sword, short sword,
spear, staff, and bow, but he will use magic first in a threatening
situation. If confronted in an open area with others present, he will
use his powers of persuasion to incite the crowd to attack his
adversaries. When away from the temple, he is armed with a staff,
and a concealed +25 short sword. His Ring is a times 6x PP
Multiplier and gives him use of all the Bard and Sorcerer Base Lists
to 20th level even though he is a Channeling magic user.
Currently, Maben suspects that the old Dunnish Bard Strunthor
is not who he seems and is plotting to find out his true identity. He
has had reports from spies that the Daen Coentis clans are harbor-
ing the Drûedain in Caerdh Wood. He has considered a raid into the
area to destroy them, but does not know their strength. Maben has
an agreement with Turukulon (see Section 6.11) to appear on
special occasions at the Temple as "The Spirit of Dunlending
Anger". These occasions are on dark nights so that Turukulon can
glide down off the hill behind the Temple without being seen. Then
he can flame up the area behind the temple. Of course, no one is
allowed behind the temple during these ceremonies.
Power & Politics in Dunland: The Stoors & The Healers
7.16 THE STOORS
The Hobbits of Middle-earth migrated from the Anduin Valley
into Eriador in and around T.A. 1050-1150. A portion of these
Hobbits, primarily Stoors, settled south of Tharbad in the Gwathló
Basin. In 1300, many of the Hobbits around Bree were forced to
move further south, west, or east back over the mountains to escape
the forces of the Witch-king. This increased the number of Hobbits
in the Northern areas of Dunland. The next major migration
occurred 300 years later in 1600, when a large number of Hobbits
from Bree and the surrounding area moved to the Shire. Thirty
years later, many of the Stoors of Dunland also moved there,
leaving only a small number of Hobbits in Dunland.
By 1640, the number of Hobbits had decreased even further
because of the plague. The only community of any size left is New
Maresh, which was originally founded some 400 years ago. It is
located 60 miles southwest of Tharbad along a small tributary of
the Dunstrem which they call the Reedwater, about seven miles
from the Dunstrem's confluence with the Gwathl6. The land
around the land is marshy and has patches of quicksand which all
the Hobbits know about. Since the creek which runs through the
area has a fairly swift current, little stagnation occurs and thus
insects are only a real problem in a summer after a mild winter. This
quaint little village is set on a low hill in the middle of this marsh
area. It is fairly self-sufficient; the Hobbits fish extensively and
nearly all citizens have gardens. When traders come through and
bring other goods from time to time, the Hobbits trade small
handcrafts and medicinal herbs they find in the marsh. This is one
of the prime sources for the herb Reglan in this area. The Hobbits
also have boats which they use on the stream and in the marshes.
Sometimes, they even travel down the Gwathl6.
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The town is slowly dying as each year more of the townsfolk
leave for the Shire. While the Hobbits here have few enemies, wild
animals do range through this area at times and an occasional
ruffian shows up and makes trouble. These Hobbits are by no
means timid, and will take whatever measures are needed to secure
their safety. To this end, they use the marsh very effectively, luring
the unwanted into it and then getting them lost. Many brigands
have fallen victim to this strategy and found their grave at the
bottom of a quicksand pit. The Hobbits are all skilled with short
bows and spears which they normally use to fish. Strangers are
usually treated with kindness, tempered with suspicion until they
have proved themselves to be no threat.
One of the major health risks for the Hobbits is the population
of Jatewoones (see Section 5.3), or Cleaverbeaks as the Hobbits
call them. These large birds have killed Halflings on several
occasions. The Hobbits conduct hunting parties when the Jate-
woone population becomes too high.
7.17 THE HEALERS AND THEIR HALL
The Healers and their Hall are unique in Dunlending society.
The Healers are independent of any clan's control and loyalties,
allowing them to work freely within the framework of the clan
system. The Healer organization and the Hall were founded nearly
500 years ago to provide good health care for all of the people of
the land. Healers are located at each major clan-hold and at each of
the larger villages and towns. Since its original conception, the
group has grown in size and in the respect it commands. If someone
were to commit a crime against the Healers, he would be punished
quickly and severely by any of the clans that captured him,
regardless of who he is.
The Hall is located in northeastern Dunland in an area controlled
by clan Tar Moid. The Hall, also called the Healers' Hold, is an old
Dunadan outpost tower (built in S.A.) just outside the village of
Cillien. It was used as a private home, but it has been rearranged
to suit the needs of the Healers and their patients. Young men and
women that have the inclination and aptitude to become Healers
are sent to the Hall by their clans. There they train for a period of
years before taking up their duties in the world. At the Healers'
Hold, they are taught to forget or put aside their clan allegiances.
Early on in their training, the students still have these feelings and
many times fights ensue. Those headstrong and hostile students
that actively maintain these allegiances are not allowed to stay, and
may be looked down upon by their clans because they failed to
become Healers. Being a Healer is considered a noble calling and
is second only to oration/storytelling. The Healers are sometimes
called witches (although in a nice sense) by the common folk.
D ERNA
Derna, the leader of the Healers, appears to be a middle-aged
Dunlending female. She is really the Half-elven daughter of a
Dunnish woman who used to head the Healer's Hall. Like her
mother, Derna believes that she has Elvish attributes because of
some her distance ancestors were Elves. The truth is that while
Derna's father appeared to be a charismatic young Dunlander to
Derna's mother, he was actually Fëamírë, an Elf from Amon lind.
(See Section 6.12.) Subconsciously, she made the choice of mortal
heritage for herself and is very slowly growing older. Most people
consider her longevity to be a reward for her goodness and her
excellent healing abilities. She is 150 years old and has been in
charge of the Healer's Hall for 76 years. She appears to be middle-
aged, but underneath her makeup she is a much younger, more
beautiful woman. Her knowledge of the healing arts is extensive,
she is a fine instructor, she is well liked by her fellow teachers and
her students, and she is well respected as a leader. Derna lives
with her son in a small, comfortable house next to the Healer Hall.
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FROITHIR
When Froithir was one year old, his mother (of clan Ewen) left
him with Derna, who raised him as her own. His mother believed
him to be part Elvish and gave him up because he would never be
truly accepted by the other clan members. She felt that life at the
Healers Hall would negate this problem and provide him a better
home.
Froithir has not made a decision between his mannish and Elvish
heritages, but he is leaning toward his Elvish side. Even at this
young age of 25, he has become an accomplished ranger, venturing
far and wide in the northern part of Dunland. He has even entered
some old Elvish dwellings along the Glanduin River. That is where
he found his sword (one of the finest in existence in Dunland) and
several other Elvish items that he keeps with him.
He loves animals and keeps many as pets, most of which were
hurt when he found them in the wilds. He has healed them using his
own abilities and with help from Derna. Some of his pets are very
unusual and the villagers are happy that they live on the outskirts
of the village. Anyone entering Froithir's and Derna's home
unasked, will find themselves being "welcomed" and held at bay
by these beasts. His most unusual pet is an albino glutan (see
Section 5.3), which he found injured and abandoned while still a
cub. The glutan, which he calls Wynael, comes and goes as he
pleases and has been taught not to attack humans or herd animals.
Wynael accompanies Froithir when he goes exploring or hunting.
The glutan is very protective and will fight anyone that attacks
Froithir. Froithir also has a Madratine, a squirrel, and two owls
trained to the lure.
7.18 THE TRADERS
Since the general decline of Calenardhon and Tharbad, the trade
passing through Dunland by way of the Old South Road has
decreased. With the plague it has decreased even more. Many of
the merchants that used to survive on this commerce have had to
find other sources and markets for their goods. The increase in
inter-channel trade has helped unite Dunland.
Because of its central location and its position on the road, most
Dunnish merchants are based in Larach Duhnnan. Because they
are well established in the area and trade freely, the traders located
in Larach Duhnnan, although not always full Dunlending, are
trusted by most clans .
Starting at Larach Duhnnan and circling through a preset route
of villages, towns, and clan-holds, these merchants make long
trading runs that take two weeks to three months to complete. After
each journey, the merchants return to Larach Duhnnan to procure
more merchandise and bank their profits.
While the merchants of Dunland are respected by most Dun-
lendings, they are closely watched by the clans, who are sticklers
for fairness and some of the best barterers in Endor. The merchants
have become a close group over the years. Although they are in
competition with each other, they will stick together in adversity
and hold regular meetings to discuss topics of concern to all of
them. In the past when a clan did something to disturb them (e.g.,
making them pay heavy tolls, confiscating goods, etc.), the mer-
chants have pressured the other clans for justice by withholding
trade.
Power & Politics in Dunland: Froithir & The Traders
A section of town in Larach Duhnnan is set up almost exclu-
sively for the use of the merchants; it contains warehouses, shops,
taverns and inns which are oriented to their needs. Merchants from
outside Dunland come to this part of town and trade with the native
merchants, thereby making their goods available to all of Dunland.
Warehouses in this district can contain a wide assortment of trade
goods. Where particularly valuable items are being stored, the
warehouses are kept under lock and guard. Shops in the trade
district of Larach Duhnnan are the most progressive in the region,
typically containing the more modern products and best items
imported from the South.
THE SMUGGLERS
A little known sub-group of merchants in Dunland makes very
high profits. These merchants' forefathers made fortunes smug-
gling illegal herbs and other contraband into Tharbad before its
eventual depopulation by the plague in 1636. After the plague, they
found that the area around Tharbad offered a relatively small
market for their goods. Many became brigands and highwaymen,
living off merchants and pilgrims. Others began trading legally
and eventually became merchants in Dunland. Still others tried to
find new markets for their illegal goods and services.
The most successful of these smugglers grow illegal herbs and
then smuggle them into the large cities to the South. These
smugglers reside in a Dúnedain Manor house that was abandoned
100 years ago. Ten years ago they moved into the house and began
operations. Soon afterward they found a prime market for their
goods in Umbar.
Less than 200 years ago, the Corsairs were the minions of
Castamir in the Kin-strife. When they were defeated and driven out
of Gondor, they took over Umbar, and have fought the Gondorians
ever since, through open war and subversion. Subversion is at work
here; the Corsairs need a constant supply of illegal, highly addic-
tive, and debilitating herbs such as Gort and Tartella. They
smuggle these drugs into Gondor's major cities to subvert its
people and armies. The smugglers from Dunland are one of the
larger suppliers of these herbs.
The herbs are grown in Dunland and sent to the old port by Lond
Daer on the lower Gwathló, where they are shipped to Umbar and
eventually smuggled into Gondor. Occasionally some herbs are
sent through Calenardhon, but this is rare. This operation is
considered very important by the Corsairs, and they have sent a
liason to live with the growers. The emissary's name is Tigon and
he is in charge of all the shipments from Dunland to Lond Daer.
Tigon is the only Corsair there, but he does have a Haradan
bodyguard with him named Mungrod.
The leader of the smugglers is a Dunlending named Cinard, who
is a shrewd businessman as well as a ruthless criminal. He runs the
overall operation and keeps others in line, although there is not
much dissension in the ranks. His wife Adeyn aids him in his
managerial tasks and helps Voronthor with the agriculture. She is
considered to be Cinard's equal. They have a naive 14 year old
daughter Neacal. She is being taught business and fighting skills by
her parents and other members of the group.
Helin is Cinard's best friend and strong arm. He is a Northman
that joined them several years ago after becoming disgusted with
the wars in the north. He is in charge of the guards of the compound.
Cila, his lady friend, has been put in charge of the kitchen staff and
housecleaning, because Adeyn feels that she is not capable of
anything else. Cila is actually much smarter than most of them
think and is formulating plans to leave with large sums of money.
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Iarless is a Dunlending woman in her mid-thirties, strikingly
beautiful, but rather cold. She is in charge of the field labor and
relations with the Breffrin tribes from which they learned much
about the local herbs. She is a skilled warrior and tracker.
Voronthor is a Dúnedain herbalist that has been with Cinard for
11 years. He is in charge of the crops, including growing patterns,
harvesting, and storage. He also works on perfecting his own
purification techniques for the herbs.
A group of these people go into Larach Duhnnan every 4 months
or so for supplies. This is the only real contact they have with the
other Dunlanders, except for an occasional crossed path with
individual members of clans Erastoc and Leonn, whose territories
are nearby.
7.19 THE BARDS
The bards of Dunland are not an organized group, and are rarely
seen in groups larger than 2 or 3. However, they affect the mood
of Dunland as much as any of the other political groups. Bards,
orators, storytellers, and sages are all held in high regard by
Dunlendings, because the spoken word is most precious to them.
With only few minor exceptions, all of the Dunlending histories
are kept by spoken word. In their oral traditions, the use and misuse
of voice in persuasion, battle, and the keeping of history is second
only to battle skills. A warrior is not considered complete if he
cannot express himself.
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Starting at an early age and ending in their mid-thirties or when
their master dies, bards are taught their skills through an appren-
tice/master system. Once they are out on their own, they travel the
countryside from town to town telling and listening to stories. They
also sing and report news from other areas. Because of their
privileged status, they are hardly ever attacked or molested. They
typically wear no clan symbols, unless they have progressed to the
point of being an advisor to a clan Chieftain. In such a case, they
usually stay in the clan-hold as part of the Lords's family, traveling
only occasionally to the surrounding towns. Sometimes these
bards act as the messengers for the clans, delivering messages to
others from the Chieftain of their clan in the exact words voice and
intonation of their Chieftains. Other bards not affiliated with a clan
earn their living through donations from their listeners, by carrying
messages for private parties, and by delivering public speeches and
rebuttals for private groups. On numerous occassions, a bard
delivers a moving speech for a private party, only to turn around
after being hired by the opposition and deliver a satirical rebuttal
the next afternoon. Most bards are not politically aligned and will
work for anyone. The few that become the targets of persecution
or retribution for their actions are known to be permanently aligned
with a certain political group or clan, (i.e., the Daen Iontis, Daen
Coentis).
Not all of these oral historians, storytellers, and sages make
public speeches on a regular bases. For example, the half-
Dunedain named Elharian is thought to be a bard, but he is
primarily a sage/fortune-teller/astrologer. He lives in a short round
tower in Larach Duhnnan, and his advice is highly prized, as it is
well known that he is usually the first to hear rumors. Information
gained from Elharian is usually correct, but is also expensive,
although he often takes payment in the form of juicy rumors.
Another bard of note in the area is Strunthor. In reality, he is the
Sindar bard, Fëamírë of Amon Lind, who dabbles in Dunnish
affairs (see Section 6.12).
Although seen as a holy man, Maben is also considered by most
to be a bard in the sense of oral tradition. As the high priest of the
Temple of Justice, he exerts a large amount of control over the
people through the power of his voice, which ranks him among the
top orators in all of Dunland.
7.2 DUNLAND: T.A. 1640-2510
After T.A. 1640, the Dunlendings remained virtually unchanged
for over 800 years. Backed by the Temple of Justice, the Daen
Iontis continued to grow in power, while the Daen Coentis contin-
ued to grow in skill and to become more civilized. In general, trade
through Dunland declined during these years, particularly after the
fall of Arthedain in T.A. 1974.
For the most part, the clan structure remained the same; clan
Ruadh was absorbed by the Arailt and a small war was fought over
the land. As time progressed the Daen Iontis clans, especially the
southernmost of these clans, moved further south into westfold and
ranged farther and farther into what had once been Calenardhon.
Some of the other clans not completely aligned with the Daen
Iontis also moved south (i.e., the Erastoc and some of its sub-
clans).
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7.3 DUNLAND: T.A. 2510-2759
In 2510 TA, the Rohirrim were offered all the lands that once was
Calenardhon by the Steward of Gondor. They accepted and took
immediate ownership. This meant that the land the Dunlendings
had long wanted and waited for, the land that they believed was
rightfully theirs, was now full of rivals. For most of the Dunlending
clans, this resulted in an incredible and immediate hatred for the
people of Rohan. Many of the Neutral clans became aligned with
the Daen Iontis at this point. Fortunately for the Daen Coentis
clans, the Daen Iontis attentions turned toward Rohan. They
plotted and raided for the next two centuries, carrying on constant
border wars with the Rohirrim.
Over the years, some of the members of clans Madoc and Dobac
became friendly with the hereditary force at Isengard. That force
had been at the circle of Isengard since 2050, when the last of the
Gondorian Kings perished and the regular garrison had been
recalled. In 2710 when the last of the hereditary captains of this
fortress died, the Dunlendings of clans Madoc, Dobac, and Arailt
took the fortress; first infiltrating as friends and then seizing
control. This was but a forerunner of things to come; the real war
would begin in 2758.
In 2754, the spark was struck that would ignite the Dunlanders
and send them marching against the Rohirrim. This spark came in
the form of a man named Wulf. Wulf was part Dunlending and part
Rohir and claimed to be a descendent of one of the Kings of Rohan.
He was a fine warrior and a charismatic leader that only needed a
push to get started. His father, Freca, was a wealthy land owner
from Westmarch who fancied himself wellborn. Freca began
attending the assemblies of the Lords of the Rohirrim and was
finally so bold as to ask for the King's daughter hand in marriage
for his son. King Helm of Rohan was not a gentle man and
rewarded Freca for his boldness by striking him so hard on the top
of the head that he died.
Wulf fled Rohan and for the next four years recruited men from
the clans of Dunland to his cause. By right of combat, he won the
Chieftainship of his family's clan, the Madoc. Once in control of
this clan, he soon convinced the other clans of the Daen Iontis to
join him in defeating the Rohirrim once and for all. Maben, still the
High Priest of the Temple of Justice, put his voice behind Wulf's
in this venture. Men from every clan in Dunland joined his army;
although few came from the clans Treforn, Ewen, and Roth, who
retreated to their holds and hoped for the best.
When the Corsairs invaded Gondor in 2758, and the Easterlings
invaded Rohan from the across the Anduin, Wulf deemed that the
time was right. The Dunlendings attacked Rohan's forces at the
Fords of Isen. Wulf's forces were joined by a force of Southerners
that were in league with the Corsairs and had landed on the
Gondorian coast. The Dunnish army swept over the Fords of Isen
defeating the Rohirrim and forcing them to retreat to the Hornburg
and Dunharrow. The Rohirrim were besieged all winter. Edoras
was taken and Wulf set himself up as King of Rohan and Dunland.
However, his reign was short lived. In the spring, the nephew
and only remaining male heir of King Helm, Freáláf, descended
from Dunharrow, routed Wulf's forces, and killed Wulf on the
throne dais of Meduseld. The Dunlending clans retreated back to
Dunland and the Southerners were all killed. Even if this reversal
had not occurred, it would have been very unlikely that Wulf could
have maintained his 'kingship'. The Dunnish clans that followed
him into battle had not had a High Chieftain since the early Third
Age. The Dunlendings that returned from the wars of T.A. 2758-
59 were a dejected and demoralized lot, whose hatred for the
Rohirrim had only increased.
Power& Politics in Dunland:T.A. 2510-3018
7.4 DUNLAND: T.A. 2759-3018
After their defeat at the hands of the Rohirrim, the Dunlending
clans had a period of reorganization and rebuilding that lasted for
nearly 200 years. Several of the once prominent clans lost signifi-
cant numbers of men in the war and were absorbed by other clans,
while other clans disappeared completely. The Daen Iontis clans
were particularly hard hit, but most survived, sustained by their
hatred of the Rohirrim. Raids against the Rohirrim during the early
years of this period were small and rare, and persecution of the
Daen Coentis decreased. A few more of the clans even took up the
ways of the Daen Coentis. The clans also decided that Maben was
a false prophet and forced him to leave the area. The Temple of
Justice was closed and sealed with all of its furnishing and
equipment intact.
The Fell Winter of 2911, and the floods in the spring of 2912,
brought further change. The winter saw most of the major rivers
freeze over. Hungry Wolves from the north moved into Dunland,
causing many problems among the northern clans. Tharbad was
innundated in Spring and became virtually deserted. Many of the
lowland villages of Dunland had to be rebuilt. Another flood
eroded the foundations of clan Roth's Keep, which slid off the hill
where it was located. All in all, Dunland survived the flooding
quite well and of the towns that were flooded were rebuilt.
S ARUMAN
Just after the Dunlanders were defeated, Saruman the White was
given the keys of Orthanc (in 2759). He occupied the fortress until
the end of the War of the Rings. His presence is the key factor that
involved the clans of Dunland in that War.
As Saruman became more and more corrupt, he made friends
with the clan leaders of several of the Daen Iontis clans. By T.A.
2950, Dunlanders were part of his standing army. As the years
progressed, Orcs were recruited and even more Dunlendings came
to Isengard. By the time of the War, there were 4000 Dunlanders
within the circle of Orthanc. Before the War, Saruman crossbred
Dunlendings with Orcs to produce his force of Half-orcs.
When Saruman used his garrison against the Rohirrim in T.A.
3018, the Dunlendings in Isengard marched to war along with
several thousand more from Dunland and the Westmarch. After
their defeat at Helm's Deep, the Dunlendings swore oaths to return
to their land and to never again cross the Fords of the Isen for war.
7.5 DUNLAND AFTER T.A.3018
After the War of the Rings, the Dunlanders captured at Helm's
Deep were allowed to return home after laying down their arms and
swearing their oath of peace. Because of the numbers that the other
clans had lost in the War, only the Daen Coentis were strong
enough to exert control. They took control of some of the smaller
clans and reorganized the clan structure.
Soon after the War, King Elessar of Gondor rode north to set
things right in the Northern Kingdom (Arnor). By royal edict, the
Dunlendings were granted the land south of the Glanduin, north of
the Isen, and west of the Gwathl6 to the Misty Mountains. It was
theirs to do with as they so desired, provided they existed peace-
fully with Gondor, Rohan, and the other Free Peoples. With no evil
influence nearby to twist their loyalties, the Dunlanders prospered.
To a significant extent, they took up the Daen Coentis life-style that
clans Treforn, Roth, and Ewen had preserved over the years.
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8.0 SITES OF INTEREST: The family is made up of 8 members. The two brothers, Sevin
and Tûn, are the heads of the household. The older, Sevin, has a
THE SOUTHERN wife and 3 children: one son nearing adulthood, one son in

MISTY MOUNTAINS
adolescence, and one near infant daughter. The other members of
the family are the mother of the two brothers and Tun's wife. The
There are five major sites of interest in the Southern Misty Giants live in a stone house in the higher elevations of the
Mountains: the Giants' Homes, Amon lind, the Lair of Turukulon, mountains, near the entrance to their mine. Any visitors will be told
Isildur's tomb, and Dwaithohir's Eyrie. to leave or they will have to discuss business far away from the
house and mine. In the house, there will be from 1 to 10 chests filled
8.1 THE GIANTS' HOMES with an assortment of uncut precious stones. If these were to be
stolen, a manhunt would ensue with any resulting captives becom-
Two basic types of Giant groups reside in the Southern Misty ing dessert for the evening. This family does not eat other people
Mountains: the Miners and the Ranchers. unless they particularly annoyed by them.
8.11 THE MINERS If the Giants are crossed, offended or attacked, they will fight.
These Giants mine the caves near their home for gems which Sevin has a great sword that he traded for once that he uses as a
they trade to Tharbad, to Moria, and to those Dunland traders not broadsword and Tun uses an 8' club. The children and females will
too terrified to do business. Having their own resources, the also fight if pressed, and although they will not have weapons, they
Dwarves from Moria normally do not trade for gems, but the can kick and stomp as well as the next Giant. On occasion, a group
Dwarves will buy some gems that are in short supply. These trades of Trolls will raid the house, but so far only the Trolls have had
usually take place twice a year at prearranged times and places in casualties.
the lower valleys on the west side of the Misty Mountains. For their
gems, the Giants get cloth, tools, casks of wine, and leather goods.
At times, the Giants will also hire out as laborers for Dwarvish
construction, but this is rare. These Giants helped the Elves at
Amon Lind build their keep in exchange for some knowledge
about gems that helps them get a good price for their goods. They
sell mostly beryls, emeralds, rubies, some star sapphires, and a few
amethysts. They have struck a very rich vein and would be loathe
to tell anyone its location or allow anyone to leave if they knew
where it was. The mine also contains some metal ores, but the
abundance of such metals in Moria makes mining them unprofit-
able.

8.12 THE RANCHERS

Like the miners, these Giants seem to be more civilized than the
Giants of the Northern Misty Mountains. This family does not
trade with the world outside. They do trade with other Giant
families and have recently been persuaded to trade livestock to the
Elves at Amon lind. The Giants receive tools and reading lessons
for their children; a definitely ungiant-like agreement for which
Fëamírë is responsible. They live at in one of the mountain valleys
a lower altitude than the mining family. They herd big-horn sheep,
mountain goats, and large long-haired cattle called Calluks. At
present, their herd consists of roughly 3000 goats, 2000 sheep, and
500 of the Calluks. These are spread out over a very large area and
the numbers change daily due to loss by Trolls and other predators
(Giant Eagles, Turukulon, etc.).
The Giants have several houses spread out over this large area
so they can more effectively keep track of their herds. The main
house is set in the side of a hill and is made of trees. The eighteen
members of the family live in this house and use the others on
overnight trips. The family consists of a father, (Mûnd), mother
(Grûna), six children (Bund, Gûnd, Kena, Kûrl, Mote, and, Dote),
three spouses for three of these children (Mona, Tina, and Bûrna),
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and seven grandchildren ranging from 3 years old to adolescence.
All of the children and the older grandchildren help with the work.
The father and the eldest son are in charge of the trading with the
other families. It was the eldest son, Bund, that convinced his father
to accept the deal with the Elves at Amon lind. If the Giants ever
found out that some of the Elves have dealings with Turukulon,
then all relations with them would stop. If attacked, all but the
smallest of these Giants will fight, mostly with clubs or stone axes.
These Giants can be friendly if approached in the proper manner.
Amon Lind Layouts: Topo & Gatehouse
8.2 AMON LIND
Amon lind is located on a ridge of the Misty Mountains on the
western side. The location picked by Fëamírë to build the citadel
was at a high elevation and on a protruding cliff. These character-
istics combine to make it very defensible. The rock outcropping on
which it was built was reinforced by Fëamírë before the structure
was built and although the citadel appears that it will fall off the
edge of the world at any time, the construction is actually such that
it would take a major upheaval in the mountains to dislodge it. The
walls of Amon lind are 30' tall with large windows slanting
outwards and upwards for the last 7'. These windows are hinged at
the top and can be opened to allow for bowmen to shoot at attackers
on the ground below. They are made of enchanted high glass that
is unbreakable to normal forces. The walls themselves are made of
white marble that is polished smooth.
The only entrance to the citadel is the main gate which is reached
by means of a causeway that spans the rift in front of the structure.
The causeway is fifteen feet across and also made of white marble.
Throughout the castle are the pipes that gather the wind from below
the cliff. The pipes that are large enough to allow entrance from
above or below are lined with spikes pointing in the opposite
direction from which an intruder would be entering. These spikes
are very sharp and anyone entering these pipes or even worse,
falling into one, would suffer multiple +30 dagger attacks before
coming to a stop.
The overall layout of the castle would make the most agile
person worry about falling, so Fëamírë with the help of Súlkano,
made small amulets that are imbedded with fly spells that can be
activated by thought. Each person permanently residing in the
citadel wears one of these (usually under their clothes). This will
also help them in defending the castle as they would be able to take
greater risks near the edges than their attackers without fear of
falling. Visitors to the castle are also issued these items if it is
determined by the residents that the visitors are friendly.
8.21 GATEHOUSE LAYOUT
1. Main Gate. The causeway leads upto this gate whichis 15'abovethe
ground. Two steel portculli enclose the gate, and will not allow the gates
to be opened if they are in place. The gates themselves are made of the
same stone as the rest of the castle and reinforced with steel.
2. Secondary Gates. Double gates create this space to use as an ambush
point were the main gate to be compromised. These gates are the only
entranceway to the main courtyard.
3. Guard room.These rooms are the post for the secondary gate guards
and also provide access to the upper and lower levels of the gatehouse.
4. These ground level tower rooms are used as armories for the guards
on duty in the towers and on the walls.
5. A small walkway along the outer edge of the passage allows the
defenders to reach these windows for shooting. As are all the windows of
the complex, these are enchanted to be unbreakable. The mechanisms that
open the portculli and the gate are located in this hallway.
6. Gatehouse portal . This area is open to the portal below and has arrow
slits on either side for shooting at attackers passing below.
7. Second Floor Gatehouse. These rooms act as armories to the guards
in the gate house.
8. Inner Walls. The hallways through these walls connect the gatehouse
to the front towers. Arrow slits are provided to allow defenders to fire on
intruders that have breached the main gate.
9. Second Floor Tower This . area acts as a safety valve.lron doors can
be used to separate the corridor from the towers or the outer walls if one
or the other were to be overrun. This is the guard station for the front wall
and the side walls. Guards walk these levels regularly from the front
towers to the north and south towers.
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10. Outer Walls.Thesewallsaresimilar to thefrontwalls in structure.
11. Murderholes. This room of the gate house is equipped with holes
to allow defenders the opportunity to attack those passing underneath.
12. Kitchen and Pantry. These two rooms act as food storage and
preparations areas for the guards of the gatehouse.
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13. Third Story Tower. Due to the slanting of the roof of the towers
these levels are split into a covered and an uncovered area. The covered
area is used for storage and contains a ballista that can be taken outside and
mounted on a swivel on the wall of the tower if needed.
14. Washroom.
15. Quarters. This is a rest area for guards not on duty.
16. Stairwell. This spiral staircase leads to the Guard Captain's quar-
ters.
17. Ectheon's Chambers. The guard captain (Ectheon) receives visi-
tors and conducts business from this chamber. He is a collector of
throwing knives and has a superb collection covering most of one wall.
They range from purely decorative to a +30 dagger of growth that will
increase in size as it flies so as to strike as a shortsword at 10-20', a
broadsword at 20-30', or a greatsword at 30-40'. Beyond 40' it will fall to
the ground (as a dagger). Any additions of unique throwing daggers to his
collection would be well paid for either monetarily or in favors.
18. Private Chambers. This room Ectheon uses for resting and medi-
tation. There is a commanding view of the surrounding area to the east.
8. 22 NORTH AND SOUTH TOWERS
1. Ground Floor. This rooms were used for storage, but have since been
converted into quarters for the "Weapons".
2. Second Floor. The walls to the Gatehouse and the main keep are
accessible through this room. Doors can be locked from either side to act
as a cut off valve to intruders. Guards posted here patrol the wall between
the here and the main keep.
3,4. Outer walls. see Gatehouse.
5. Third Floor. Although it is mainly used as storage area, there is a
secret door that opens to show a ladder on the inside of the major pipe
running through the tower. This ladder leads up to a small (3x3') platform
almost 70' above the ground that can be used as a lookout post or as a sniper
stand when being attacked.
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8.23 MAIN KEEP LEVEL 1 LAYOUT
1. Entrance. These polished marble platinum inlaid doors are the only
entrance to what the occupants call Nolorond (the hall of knowledge).
These doors are locked magically at all times and open only when the
Quenya word for freedom is spoken.
2. Hall of Sounding. Throughout this room columns of varying diame-
ters extend from the floor to the ceiling. These pipes and rods of mithril,
laen and various other materials are enchanted such that if a vibrating
object is touched to them, they will hold that vibration at the octave for
which they are suited. A device such as a tuning fork can create this effect.
Alternatively, the lips can be placed against the pipe/rod and the note sung.
The note by either method will be sustained until the same vibration is
touched to the pipe/rod again. Due to the nature of the magic, any untrue
note will cause the pipe/rod to make a 15th level RR vs poison, or be
shattered. The architect of the keep, Fëamírë, being a bard, knows how to
program these from another location to play these different songs: sleep,
fear, holding, calm, or stun. Since these pipes will play until stopped, these
songs will affect anyone in the hall until the songs are stopped by Fëamírë,
Lalaith his wife, or Helkama, and Súlkano the makers of the pipes. Anyone
in the hall when the pipes are played must make a RR vs a 20th level spell
or be affected in the appropriate manner.
3. The Great Hall. The main meeting hall for allthe occupants of Amon
lind, this hall has a vaulted ceiling for the first 15', which creates balconies
of the two levels above. In the middle of the hall is a depressed area with
large pillows for lounging during conversation or meditation. Connected
to this area at the far end is another depressed area with a pool for bathing
and swimming. In the back of the room are shelves of books for leisure
reading, as the technical library is located elsewhere. Several game boards
are set up on small tables around the room, plants adorn pedestals or are
hung from the ceiling in various places, and sculptures and paintings of
incredible beauty can be seen here. Light for the hall comes from a skylight
during the day and from soft light globes along the tops of the walls during
the dark hours. Two spiral staircases lead up to the second and third levels.
Access to the control room for the Hall of Sounding and the rooms behind
is gained by hidden doors, Extremely Hard (-30) to detect, in the back of
the hall.
4. Control room. In the front of the room a large collection of pipes runs
through the room which Fëamírë uses to control the songs played by the
Hall of Sounding. These pipes can be played independently much like a
pipe organ but with clearer and less harsh tones. The air that fuels the sound
in the pipes comes from the large collecting ducts under the cliff beneath
the keep. Fëamírë is a master of this instrument and can use this to increase
the range of some of his bard spells to affect an area up to a quarter of a
mile away from the keep. His playing contributed greatly to the naming of
the place as Amon lind. The door to the rear of the room leads to the
elevator access hallway #5.
5. Ortani access hallway. Doors also lead to Fëamírë and Lalaith's
quarters.
6. Ortani. Controlled by a system of counterweights and balances this
7x7'. passenger compartment can carry a passenger from the lowest to the
highest level of the keep.
7. Fëamírë and Lalaith's Quarter. As mostof the quarters in Amon
lind this large room acts not mainly as a sleeping area as it would for other
races, but rather as a private living, studying, working and relaxation area.
In particular, this room is filled with musical instruments, music sheets,
and other hints of this couples line of work and passion.
8. Stables. These two areas are capable of stabling 16 horses total. Stairs
lead up to the second level.
8.24 MAIN KEEP LEVEL 2 LAYOUT
1. Hall of Sounding. The vaulted ceiling of the Hall of Sounding
occupies this space.
2. Balcony overlook. This area is open and shows the Great Hall below.
3. The Upper Hall. Directly above the Great Hall lies this room. It is
sometimes used for dances or banquets as the glass area in the front of the
room allows light to pass through to the hall below. There is a low railing
made of glass and wood that guards the balcony. Light is provided by the
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skylight or by globes hanging along the walls. Doors lead to #4 on the back
wall.
4. Hallway. This hallway leads back to the ortani. The pipes coming
through from below are crystalline and the sunlight they receive from two
stories above when they exit the building, refracts down through them and
creates quite a light show during the morning hours. Occasionally, the
moonlight is refracted at night and on these occasions this hallway will be
the focal point of the evening.
5. Ortani access passage. See Main Keep Level 1 #5-6.
6. Access Passage. This series of doors allows passage through the large
wind pipes of the keep to the walls or vice versa. The doors are in the walls
of the pipes and the walkways pass through without railings. A fall from
these walkways would result in an immediate exit from the castle via the
large wind ducts underneath, and a drop of some 200'. to the nearest rock
outcropping. It is possible to to stop the descent through the pipes at a pipe
juncture, but it is an Extremely Hard (-50) maneuver. The only other
possible hope would be that a very strong updraft could slow ones descent
enough to brace against the sides of the pipe and then only if ones arms will
reach because the pipe is 7'. across. This maneuver is Sheer Folly (-70), but
in desperation, anything can be tried. The possibility of there being an
updraft of sufficient strength is 55%. The occupants of the keep are
comfortable with these passages and will not fall unless struggling with
another and even then their chances of maintaining balance would be
good.
7. Meeting Hall. The leaders of Amon lind meet here to discuss matters
of importance concerning the keep on a regular basis, usually twice a year.
Unscheduled meetings can be called at any time if needed. Visitors
although rare are greeted officially in this room and interrogated in a subtle
way if their intentions are not clear. This room is used as a conservatory
when not used in its official capacity. Recitals of new works are held here
by the composers and musicians in the group. A large full length window
occupies the west wall with doors on either side that open to the balcony.
The view from this room and the balcony is stunning, particularly at
sunset.
8. Balcony. This large balcony extends some 30'. from the keep and is
tiled in an elaborate design, and bordered by a 3'. railing When the weather
is good banquets and dances are held here.
9. Outer Walls. Similar to the front walls. See Gatehouse
10. Storage.
8.25 MAIN KEEP LEVEL 3 LAYOUT
1. Hall of Sounding. The vaulted ceiling ends on this level as the roof
of the main keep slants upward from the front of the Hall.
2. Great Hall Overlook. See Main Keep level2 #2.
3. Green House. The roof of the Main Keep overthis room and the two
halls below is nearly all glass, as is the wall that separates the front of this
room from the drop off. This glassed in area acts as a greenhouse where
varying types of plants are grown. This area is capable of growing much
of the food for the keep, because advanced technics used by the gardeners
allow the space used to produce 5 times the amount of which the area
would normally be capable. Small sections are set aside for different
climates to grow some medicinal herbs that cannot normally be grown in
a greenhouse setting. The middle of the room has a glass floor that allows
light to pass to the levels below. There is no passage back to the ortani from
this level.
4. Reservoir. This area is sealed off from this level and is the water
reservoir for the green house.
5. Ortani Access Hallway. This hallway has a ladder that allows the
gardeners to periodically check on the waterlevel of the reservoir at #4
through a small door above the waterlevel.
6. Moranar's Quarters. Moranar uses this chamber for rest study and
some minor spell research. She is a very private person and has had the
door made to operate at her command only. There are no locks to pick and
any use of spells other than her own within the elevator or her room will
cause a 15th level Lighting Bolt to strike the caster of the spell. This will
happen every time a spell is thrown up to 5 times. Spells thrown by items
however will not affect the trap. She has a small box of jewelry in the room,
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mostly mithril and black pearls worth 10,000gp. She has a few personal
spell books with lower level spells in them but keeps most of her books in
the library (see sub level 1 #12). Her sword, Raukambar (Q. Demon
Doom) is kept on a tablestand against the south wall. If the handle is
grasped without saying the sword's name, the pommel of the sword, which
is shaped as multiple demon heads, will bite the hand that grasped it and
not release until the sword is released. The name is not written on the
sword. The west end of the room has floor to ceiling windows, with a
beautiful view.
8.26 MAIN KEEP LEVELS 4-9 LAYOUT
1. East view Hallway. This fourth level room has a slanted skylight
ceiling through which pass the crystalline pipes of the instrument on the
first level. The windows at the ends of this hall overlook the main halls and
the courtyard. The only use for this hallway is as a lookout or place of
meditation.
2. Ortani Access Hallway.
3. Teletasarë's Quarters. The quarters of the keep's resident lay-healer
is a reflection of her personality. The room's decor puts forth an attitude
of openness and receptiveness toward others. The door is never locked to
her room and many places are available for visitors to sit or lounge. These
can also be used for those recovering from wounds that she might want to
have under constant surveillance. Teletasarë has a small box of seldom
worn jewelry tucked under a pillow on a rarely used couch on the north
side of her room. Several sculptures of fine workmanship that she has
made are positioned around the room but would probably not appeal to
someone that did not know the artist (Helkama).
4. Balcony. Stairs and double glass doors lead up to an elevated
balcony with a three foot rail. The view from here is if possible more
spectacular than from the second floor balcony.
5. Eastward View. This level provides a view of the land to the east but
is partially blocked by the Gatehouse.
6. Helkama's Quarters. The highest quarters in altitude, Helkama's
rooms take up two levels that are connected by a spiral staircase. His
quarters are sparsely furnished with many items made of crystal or
hardened glasses including chairs and lounges. The room is locked, Very
Hard (-20), and only Helkama has the key although he has a key for
Teletasarë but has not given it to her yet. He has a small chest made of
smoky laen that has 1000 mithril pieces in it. It will only open by his touch
or by destroying the box. His sword, Elenruth (Star of Anger), which he
only wears when out of the keep or during an attack, is hung in its sheath
on the north wall. If it is taken off the wall by anyone but him a Hold Kind
True will hold the taker in place for 10 rounds and a 10x10ft Death Cloud
will form around the sword. The west wall of the room is made completely
of glass and the view is much like those listed on the other floors.
7. Reservoir Levels. The levels between here and the high watch are
closed from the ortani and filled with water to provide water pressure for
the levels below. Water is pumped periodically from the stream at the
bottom of the hill to refill these tanks. There are actually two tanks; the one
facing east has a solid stone wall and stores cold water, and the one facing
the west has a wall made of a black glass that traps and stores the heat to
provide warm water. In the colder months this water is routed through a
furnace in the lower levels to provide the extra heat needed.
8. Helkama's Quarters. The second levelof Helkama's quarters has a
slanting ceiling that is also the west wall. This wall/ceiling is made
completely of glass. His bed is the only item on this level.
9. Reservoir. See#7
10. High East Watch. The window of this small hallway provides the
best view of the east from the keep. Doors to the west open to the balcony.
11. High West Watch. 130' above the level of the keep foundations, this
small balcony provides a breathtaking view of the surrounding area, if the
viewer's nerves can manage the strain of the 3' railing and the wind. A drop
of 380' awaits the unfortunate that is not careful.
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8.27 SUB LEVEL 1 LAYOUT
1. Guards Quarters. These rooms are the private quarters of 2 of the
guards for the front gate.
2. Smithy. The normal repairs on armor and weapons are made here at
the hands of skilled smiths. Particularly delicate work is referred to
Súlkano or Helkama. These smiths also work as helpers in the smithy on
sub level 2. Due to the low population and the overall quality of the
armor and weapons of the keep, these smithies are not busy most of the
time.
3. Dining Area. All the occupants of Amon lind eat together in this room
regardless of status. Meals are served twice daily, and those that miss these
times are expected to make their own as the cooks have other things to
attend to, also.
4. Formal Dining Room. Use of this room is reserved for special
occasions such as when guests are present.
5. Kitchen.
6. Maids Quarters. Although they are called maids as a title, these
Elves are also the weavers of the keep making all manner of cloth for the
residents. They can weave particularly fine fabrics from the wool of the
mountain sheep and from a mountain valley long grass similar to flax.
They also make tapestries as a hobby, some of which may take over 100
years to complete due to their complexity.
7. Cooks Quarters. The cooks are husband and wife and also are in
charge of the greenhouse on the third level. They have much to do but pride
themselves in their results.
8. Food Storage.
9. Cold Storage.
10. Hall of Silence. Due to the magic used above in the Hall of Sounding
no sound can be made or heard in this room. This means that any spell with
a verbal component cannot be cast in this room.
11. Lower Hall. Because of its closeness to the library(see#12),this
hall is used mainly for study or meditation. The pool from the Great Hall
continues down into this level with clear sides. Light from above diffuses
through the water to give off a dim light. Additional lighting is available
in the form of light globes that can be moved to where they are needed.
12. Library. All of the 20' high wall and shelf space in this room is taken
up with books. This extensive collection contains books on most all
subjects; the largest portion being related to the field of magic. The books
containing the more powerful information are kept in the vault (see #13),
however.
13. Vault. This room is lined with lead and protected from detection by
spells. There is only one key to the door, which is located behind a section
of the shelves, and it is kept by Ectheon, the guard captain. The items
contained within the vault are kept there not to prevent theft but rather to
prevent the curiosity that prevails from overcoming someone and causing
them to 'play' with something they know little about. The items that are
kept here are: spell books of spells 20+ owned by the higher level users of
magic, Echicerta (the Amulet of Making) owned by Súlkano, and Elenril's
merging stone. Other items are kept here at different times but these will
always be here unless they are in use by the owners.
14. Ortani Access Hallway.
15. Elenril's Quarters. Elenril's Sindarian upbringing influenced the
way in which he now lives and this is evident in the decor of his private
chambers. The floors are covered in furs and rugs and large pillows are
used for chairs. Low tables about the room are used for holding lamps and
plants as well as eating on and studying. Also present will be several of
Elenril's successes in his early work. There is a small ferret-like creature
with bat wings that flies about when disturbed (nicknamed "The Winged-
swink"), a creature that looks like a silver fox with rabbit ears and hind
quarters, and a large badger-like creature that craves affection. The latter
of these animals will rub up against anyone entering the room to the point
of annoyance if given the chance.
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8.28 SUB LEVEL2 LAYOUT
1. Elenril's Lab. Elenril conducts his experiments here with the help of
Teletasarë. This room is used to refine herbs and analyze animals before
and after the experiments. The doors to the room can be locked magically
to prevent disturbance during crucial moments.
2. Surgical Area. This sound proof room is used during large scale
experimentation, or when special circumstances warrant the use of extra
magical protection. This room is also used to work with the severely
wounded. In case of attack or accident.
3. Specimen Room. These cages contain animals that are waiting to be
used in experiments or are currently being used. The cages contain:
a. An adult snow leopard (lethargic, post-experimental.)
b. A horned owl with no eyes.
c. A 2.5', 30 pound squirrel.
d. A mountain Glutan (sedated, heavily!).
e. A young Blue Bear (also sedated).
f. A 22 year old male Dunlander.
g. Two flightless bats.
h. Three white rabbits.
i.,k. Empty.
4. Infirmary. This area is Teletasarë's workplace although there is
rarely anyone here. She has plenty to do in caring for Elenril's animals.
The'a' indicates the room in which she store her herbs and tools. The 'b's
are individual patient rooms.
5 Smithies. Work by Súlkano and Helkama is carried out here. The
relatively small size of the room is not too much of a hindrance since no
real large scale work is done here. Very large jobs are worked on at the
smithies located in caves about a mile away where they worked on the
structural features of the castle when it was built.
6. Cold Forge. A small cold forge for use by Helkama is in place here.
It is used to make only small laen items, no larger than a great sword blade.
7. Hot Forge. Magical fire provided by Moranar kindles this forge to
produce the higher alloys. To work other metals Súlkano uses normal fires
or magical ones he can produce himself. He also receives help from other
places (See Section 6.11 )
8. Containment Room. A set of doors guard the entrance to this room.
The outer door will not open until the inner one is secure and vice versa.
This is to allow protection from the dangerous materials kept and worked
here. A small forge for working with the metals is in the northwest comer
of the room.
9. Storage Closet. This completely lead-lined closet also has a grid of
kregora running through the lining to allow for minimal escape of energy
to the outside. In the closet is stored 100 lbs of Celebur ("burning silver";
Uranium) ore and in a separate case, which will be floating in the air, is a
half a cubic foot of Mithrarian ("Abyss of High Silver"). He has not as yet
been able to reproduce the process by which he made the first batch. This
metal defies gravity and will float away from its case if opened. The case
(which weighs 500 lb.) will then fall to the ground giving anyone
underneath a D Crush critical or give the holder an immediate and
crippling hernia that will have to be repaired before any further action can
be taken by that character due to the pain. For more on these metals, (See
Section 6.12) and the ICE campaign module: Lórien .
10. Rest Room. Not only are there hygiene facilities located here, but
also a bed for collapsing on after days of work.
11. Stairs to Dock. See #10 Sublevel 3.
12. Quarters. The guards and retainers occupy these rooms.
13. Wash Room.
14. Guard Room. This room is locked and a guard posted when
prisoners are in the cells below.
15. Hall of Cold. For some unexplained reason this Hall is 30 degrees
colder than the rest of the keep.
16. Visitors lounge. When visitors are not present this room is used by
anyone that wishes for any purpose they choose.
17. Ortani Access Hallway.
18. Visitors Quarters. These rooms are hardly ever used. One has been
taken over by the weavers as a workshop but the other is always for guests.
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8.29 SUB LEVELS LAYOUT
1. Guard Post. Though not normally manned, at this time a guard
makes rounds through here every four hours or so to check on the three
inmates.
2. Cells. There are presently two prisoners being held here. In cell 'c'
there is an Orc caught by a hunting party in one of the mountain valleys.
Fëamírë is trying to get information out of him because he is concerned
about Orc movements in the mountains. In cell 'h' is a Dunlander that is
being held for Elenril. His brother has already been taken to Elenril's
laboratory.
3. Group cell. This cell is normally reserved for larger parties taken
prisoner or larger creatures. Presently it holds one of Elenril's experiments
gone astray. The occupant was at one time a Northmen mercenary caught
and sold to Elenril. Elenril experimented with combining the best attribute
of the Glutan and the human and the result rages behind these doors.
Elenril hopes to bring it under control, or he would have already killed it.
4. Stairs.
5. Hall of Waiting. Preparation for sporting events and theatrical or
musical productions are made here before proceeding to the Recreation
Room at #6. Mats and other equipment for sporting events are kept here.
6. The Recreation Room or Game Room.The walls,ceiling, and floor
of this room are metal and the doors leading from the spiral staircases and
the Hall of Waiting are flush with the walls to provide a smooth playing
surface for games that are played here. Several different games are played
using tightly wound, covered balls and paddles. Theatrical productions
are performed here and an occasional music recital, although those are
usually held in the Meeting Hall (#7 second level). At times, gladiatorial
bouts are held here, usually unarmed. When the Elves want to test the
mettle of a visitor they often have one of their number challenge him to a
match. They then throw the switch on the wall at #7 and the floor and walls
turn invisible leaving the combatants standing over a 200' drop. When they
are feeling particularly devious they throw a second switch that opens
holes all around in the floor in different shapes (shown in dotted lines). The
combatant that falls through these holes however does not fall to his death,
there is a net 10' beneath the floor that turns invisible at the same time the
floor does. The Elves of Amon lind tend to think this is very funny to
watch, but will show great concern and apologize profusely to the victim
of this cruel prank, if they deem him a worthy person. If not they will just
laugh and go on. If someone were to offend these Elves, they would not
be past putting the offender in the same situation without the net.
7. Viewing Balcony. The portion that separates this balcony from the
room below can be removed for plays and music productions. Seats are
provided for all here in an amphitheater fashion so that everyone has a
uninterrupted view of the proceedings.
8. Súlkano's Quarters. Súlkano's obsession with flight has prompted
a strange arrangement to his quarters. The room extends 25' below the cliff
overhang. The walls and flooring including the balcony can be made to be
invisible if he so wishes by a switch on the wall. This sudden lack of
flooring disturbs most everyone without wings and will cause most to
move at -30. The room is furnished with lounges and tables made of
shining silver metals with white and blue upholstery and enameled tops.
On several of the tables he has displayed some of his works, such as an
artificial falcon that actually flies and is controlled by a headband that
allows the user to see and hear from where the falcon is. There are also
several models of flying ships.
9. Dock. Súlkano has made this place to house the air ships that he is
building. The larger model is 50' long and is almost completed. The hull
is made from the wood of the Rowan tree and overlaid in a thin sheet of
Galnin (Shining-white; Aluminum) so that the process of adding the
Mithrarian (See sub level 2 #9) will be easier if and when more is made.
The other ship is 20' long and has already been coated with the Mithrarian
and has the ability to negate gravity and does so at all times floating at a
constant height. In order to increase or decrease the altitude at which it
floats a force must move it up or down at which point it will float constantly
there. Súlkano has prepared temporary propulsion devices for the craft and
they work fairly well but the permanent ones will be ready by early
1641. The ships are released from the dock by a lever that drops the floor
out of the room underneath the craft.
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42 Turukulon's Lair Layouts

8.3 THE LAIR OF TURUKULON

When Turukulon first found his lair it was nothing more than
four caves set in the southern side of a steep secondary peak west
of the midline of the Southern Misty Mountains. Now that he has
done remodeling there are three separate entrances and many more
caves. The main entrance faces south because it was the original
entrance he found and it has been expanded most. The other two
entrances are high up the slope of the peak; one to the northeast and
one to the west. The northeastern entrance is the highest entrance
and is primarily an escape route, since the altitude allows
Turukulon to fly a substantial distance beyond his normal limits.
The western entrance is shielded from view because of several
boulders around it and is used most frequently by Turukulon. In
fact, Turukulon rarely uses the main entrance except when he is
baiting his trap or needs to do some work on its appearance (i.e.,
make claw marks and leave scales, etc.). The lair is located within
10 miles of a trail that leads through the mountains. Travellers that
do not know the area well could easily take a wrong turn and end
up very near Turukulon's front door.
LAYOUT
1. Main Entrance. This 30'cave opening appears to have all the signs
of a Dragon's front door. Scales are littered around the entranceway and
large talon marks scar the floor. There is a concealed passage going off to 4. Quicksand. An illusion of a long tunnel is triggered by the passage
the left 25' into the cave that connects to Turukulon's access tunnels. The of anyone from #3 to #4, which will cause those coming around the comer
'd' indicates a 2 ton dead fall that will drop on voice command by to make a Sheer Folly (-50) perception check to see that there is actually
Turukulon. quicksand under the illusion if they have not run into Turukulon's illusions
2. Branching Cave. This seemingly natural cave has six passages before. If they have then a bonus of +20 is in order. The hapless victim of
leading off from it. The largest of these and seemingly the most travelled, this trap will sink in the quicksand until they drown unless Turukulon or
is the one leading straight ahead to #7. one of his servants activates a plate which slides through the quicksand to
3. Access. This concealed passage allows Turukulon entrance to this a level just below the feet of the victim so they can stand (but not move!)
narrowed tunnel, which is too small for him to enter at its origin. This is Some shorter people may have to rely on the kindness of friends or beg
so he can come in behind those going to #4. Turukulon to save them.
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5. Lower Cave. This cave is the only area of the complex that Turukulon
cannot go. This was done on purpose. "What fun is chasing a mouse if he
doesn't have a hole to run to." The stream in the room flows from
#20. Inside the small cave that it flows from is a reinforced steel grate
which makes travel up the stream nearly impossible. The grate could be
forced now, due to erosion, Very Hard (-30), but then the adventurous soul
would have a 20' swim upstream to a nearly vertical tunnel, up that for 200'
to a water filled chamber below the pool at #2 0 and then the swim into the
pool through a very narrow opening, Absurd (-80).
6. Trap. At the end of the passage is a widened area with a wall nearly
closing it off. A 2' wide opening to one side shows a 40' deep, 20' wide, 10'
across pit with a door and small landing (big enough for 4 people if they
are crowded) on the other side. There is a layer of mud in the bottom of the
pit that reduces the damage taken if someone were to fall to that of a 15'
fall. The door is wooden with steel bands and an impressive looking
padlock which is actually Easy (+20) to open. The door is protected from
any kind of detection or seeing spell. When the victims open the door
Turukulon will be on the other side (behind a metal grating, for his own
protection) waiting to bellow as loud as he can, or use his breath if the
group has been troublesome. The shear impact will knock all on the
landing off into the pit with only the person standing directly across from
the opening getting the chance to jump to the other side, and that is an Very
Hard (-20) maneuver. Once the victims fall into the pit they come under
the affect of the mud which actually contains Kregora (the metal alloy that
dampens spells and enchanted items) and the persons that have fallen into
this mud will remain under the effect of the substance until the person
washes everything, not knowing why their items or spells do not work. To
operate, spells and magic items must resist versus a 20th lvl attack.
7. Pseudo Lair. At the end of this well-travelled passage is what seems
to be a large room containing a large pile of treasure some 50' into the
room, and beyond that the back of a sleeping Dragon. This is not true
however perfect the illusion may be. The reality (Very Hard, -20, to
perceive) is that the room is totally empty. Anyone entering 15' into the
room will cause a porticulli to drop from the ceiling, sealing the entrance.
8. Trap. At the end of this long hallway is a cave with a metal tube-like
structure (18' across) stretching from wall to wall. One must pass through
it to get to the door on the far side of the cave. A low red light is visible
under the door, but no magical means can be used to see what is on the
other side (Kregora again). If they could they would see that there is
nothing beyond the door. The inside of the tube is filled with outward
pointing spikes and blades that leave an area roughly 5' in diameter clear
in the middle of the tube (making the whole apparatus appear to be some
kind of giant cabbage shredder). The apparatus does nothing of the sort,
in fact, nothing at all except look imposing and deadly, which is its
purpose. On either side of the tube are hinged spring-top pits that are
covered by the dust of the floor and Very Hard (-20) to detect on the near
side and Absurd (-70) to detect on the far side (until someone is on that side
then they are just Very Hard, -20, like the near side). The pits have a 10'
by 15' activation area next to the tube on either side which will cause the
lid to tilt down and deposit the person in the pit. The pits are like the pit
in #6. If a person tries flying through the tube they will encounter an area
of null magic once they are 5' into the tube (Kregora again, see #6). When
their spell fails they will be deposited onto and through the fake spikes in
that area of the tube and then down a chute into one of the two pits
depending on which is closest. If someone were to walk on top of the
spikes and somehow avoid the pits then they could gain the other side, to
have the satisfaction of gaining nothing. Note the concealed entrance to
the access passages.
9. Normal Cave. Although this cave appears to be natural, it is not. It
was made to Turukulon's specifications right down to the fact that the
floor is smooth except for some talon marks.
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10. Round Room. The 4 doors in this room are made so that only one
can be opened at a time. Upon closing any door the room will spin wildly.
This is caused by large weights that drop from under the room into a deep
crevice and as there are only 6 of these weights underneath, the room will
spin only six times before it has to be reset by hand. Once the room stops
spinning it may or may not be in the same place. Note that the doors of the
room spin with it so marking the doors do no good and no seeing spells will
work through these doors (Kregora again, see #6).
11. Empty rooms. These two rooms are identical. In the back of both
of them is a concealed trap door that leads down to the mechanism of # 10
to enable Turukulon's servants to reset the spinning mechanism. Persons
in #10 will not be able to tell the difference between the two rooms unless
they put something in the room themselves.
12. Duplicate Room. Identical to#9 in all appearances(SheerFolly-
60 to detect), persons coming to this room from #10 will believe they are
at #9 for all practical purposes. Unless for some reason they altered #9
before stepping into #10 such as leaving an item or person there.
13. Pit Trap. At this point in the passage a spring topped pit occupies
the 1 0 ' in the middle of the passage leaving only a small ledge on either
side. This pit is Extremely Hard (-40) to detect due to the fact that it is well
concealed and that the adventurers are predisposed to believing that there
is no trap there since there was not one in the passage to #8. The pit is
similar to the pits at #6 and #8.
14. Dead End. The fake passage ends here but appears that it does not
because of an illusion of the cave at #2 that exists here. This illusion and
subsequent pit trap in the room are Extremely Hard (-40) to detect for the
same reasons that the trap at #13 was difficult to find.
15. Access Passages. This passage and its tributaries run throughout the
cave system with concealed portals passing into most of the major rooms.
These portals are all Sheer Folly (-50) to detect unless they have been seen
open before, and have a portculus behind the door that can lowered rapidly
by a lever 10' back from the opening. The 'd's are similar to the one
mentioned in #l.
16. Troll Caves. In these two caves live Turukulon's cavetroll servants.
He uses these trolls to keep the traps operating, to maintain prisoners, and
to sometimes gather food .
17. High Entrance. This passage spirals up through the rock 800' to a
cave that allows entrance to the lair. This entrance is nearly impossible to
reach for a humanoid due to the steepness of the rock faces.
18. These rooms are used to hold prisoners after they are taken from the
traps.
19. Passage to Lair. Rising steeply in circles this passage leads to the
actual lair of Turukulon. Along the way at several points like the one
shown are boulders set off to the sides of the passage that can be pushed
into the passage and allowed to roll down upon whomever might be
following.
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20. Turukulon's Lair. In this room is a deep pool on the west side and
a pile of treasure on the right. Turukulon often uses the pool as a resting
and hiding place. The pile of treasure includes: gold and silver coins worth
1000gp, gems and jewelry worth 5000gp in two chests, one +20 sword of
Elvish make with gem encrusted hilts, a set of 5 matched +10 javelins, a
helmet that allows the user to see as if it were day at night time and as if
it were twilight in complete darkness, and a +25 spear of Troll slaying that
in addition to the normal critical delivered also delivers an impact critical
of the same value. The area under the treasure is a pit that is activated by
a hidden lever on the west side of the room near the exit. This pit is 80' deep
and has mud in the bottom similar to #6. The two chests and the better
magic items all have levitation spells that are activated by the same lever
that controls the pit. Located at the bottom of the pool is another 6000 in
gold and silver coins, to serve as replacement for those lost in the pit when
it is opened. Usually Turukulon will ask those in the pit to gather his coins
up in return for not leaving them there to rot.
22 West Entrance Guard Chamber. All the kregora that is used in the
mud of the pit traps is mined from this room. Ore is unrefined but no magic Norantir to watch after the grave and tree to see that they are not
will work in this room, and any magic user must make a RR vs a 10th level disturbed. After the War of the Rings, Gandalf told Elessar of the
poison to keep from passing out from the sudden loss of PP. tree and a seed from it was obtained to grow the White Tree at
23. West Entrance. Although hidden from direct view by a large Annúminas.
outcropping of rock this entrance is accessible on foot. If anyone other The tree is the only marker of the grave. If a man of Numenórean
than Turukulon or his servants enters the cave, however, a bell tone sounds descent comes to this place or learns of it and comes here he would
throughout the cave complex except for this passage.
most likely stay for a while to meditate or pray. After 3 day of this,
his Self Discipline and Presence will increase by one point. This is
not due to any magic but to the intense psychological uplift of the
8.4 ISILDUR'S TOMB experience.
Late in the Third Age Saruman's servants found, in their search
for the One Ring in the Gladdens Fields, what they believed was
the body of Isildur. They took it and all that they could find around 8.5 DWAITHOHIR'S EYRIE
it back to Saruman. When he did not find the One Ring on the body,
Saruman gave the body to his servants to be disposed of. On that
day, Norantir the Great Eagle happened to be flying above Orthanc
and saw the body about to be thrown on a fire. Seeing the armor and
trappings of a great old Dúnadan Lord, he swooped down and bore
the body skyward. After looking it over and finding no identifying
marks, he carried the body to a point on the southern slope of
Methedras, dug a shallow grave, and buried the body as it was.

No one except for his eldest son (who also died the same night)
knew that Isildur was carrying a seed of the White Tree with him
to plant in Annúmnas. When the body was searched, this seed was
not removed because it was of no use to Saruman and he wished it
burned with the rest of the body. The seed remained in this dormant
state until the year 3000 when it sprouted and began to grow. This
drew the attention of Norantir, who reported this to Gwaihir, who
in turn finally gave this information to Gandalf. Gandalf asked
Larach Duhnnan & Caerdh Wood Layouts
9.0 SITES OF INTEREST:
DUNLAND
This section details seven sites of interest in Dunland: Larach
Duhnnan (a town in the heart of Dunland), Caedh Wood (the only
true forest in Dunland), the village of Cillien and its Healer's Hall,
the Smuggler's Hold, the Stoor Village of New Maresh, the
Temple of Justice, and Palomire's Estate.
9.1 LARACH DUHNNAN (see insert)
Larach Duhnnan is located in on the river Dunstrem, the heart of
Dunland astride the Old South Road. This area slowly slopes down
from the mountains and in a series of long plateaus. Larach
Duhnnan is on one of these plateaus and has a commanding view
of the countryside. The stream runs through the town and is used
by some for transportation. The town itself is surrounded by a low
embankment and the clan-hold of Clan Feargan sets on a hill that
was raised for that purpose on the north end of town.
For the people of Dunland who prefer to live in separate family
groups, Larach Duhnnan is considered a large town and a center of
trade. The majority (though not a great one) of the people that live
in the town proper are of Clan Feargan or one of its subclans, but
there is a larger population of non-Dunlendings here than in any
other part of Dunland. Most of the merchants that make trading
runs through Dunland work out of this small city, and many of the
better artisans of the area are found here. It is one of the few places
that members of several clans can be found together, which can
make for some rowdy times. The standing army of Clan Feargan
keeps fairly good control over the area, and the towns remain
neutral territory even for warring clans.
SIGNIFICANT PLACES IN LARACH D U H N N A N
1. Feargan Clan-hold. The walls of this structure are made of stone and
are 10 feet tall with a 10 foot wooden Palisade on top. The towers are
similar in nature and will have guards posted at all times. Clan Feargan is
in charge of keeping the peace in the town and the Clan Chieftain Enion
makes all judgements against criminals with the help of his close advisors.
The buildings inside include the Chieftain's tower, barracks, servants
quarters and stables.
2. Chieftains Tower. This stone tower with its adjacent vaulted hall
serves as the Quarters of Enion and his family. Their actual living quarters
are in the tower, and the hall is used for court and feasts.
3. This small amphitheater is used by the townspeople and visitors to
view plays, satires, comedy, etc. as well as a meeting place for political
groups of the area. This sometimes irrupts into violence if two groups
schedule simultaneous meetings. Anyone that feels the need to speak his
peace can say it here near midday A crowd usually gathers for these
forums, but will not stand for a poor speaker.
4. Common Market. This area is available to anyone who wishes to buy
or sell goods. Sometimes it can get rowdy.
5. Elharian's Observatory. Elharian is a half Dúnedain, half Dunish
astronomer. His business is information, which he gathers and sells for
profit. Some is gained through his professional skills, but much is gained
through his "eyes and ears". These are his names for the Dunlending
twins that supply him with information that they hear or see on the streets
of Larach Duhnnan. Elharian has taken care of them since their parents
died. They are very good at stalking and hiding, and most people do not
know that they relate everything they hear to Elharian. He is neutral
politically, supplying information to anyone with the price, which keeps
him from being killed. He is one of the prime sources of rumors and
legends in this area, and welcomes visitors.
6. The Golden Goat Inn. A fine establishment. The owner's daughter,
Darragh, is the prettiest girl in town, maybe all of Dunland.
7. Herbalist. The herbalist shares his shop with the healer from the
Healer's Hall in Cillien, who lives next door. He is a good man, but has
unwittingly helped the drug smugglers who live to the west by giving them
advice on purification processes.
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8. The Merchant District. This area of town contains many ware-
houses. It also has taverns and inns oriented to merchants.
9. The Bloody Axe. This tavern is frequented by the young warriors of
the Daen Iontis clans. They are usually looking for trouble.
9.2 CAERDH WOOD
Caerdh Wood is one of only two true forests in all of Dunland.
Most of the Dunish Highlands are covered in scattered woodlands,
but nothing that could be considered a full blown forest. Caerdh
Wood is a place; it is a remnant of the original forests that covered
all of southern Eriador. This distinction makes this wood a special
place in Dunland and therefore a mysterious place to the Dunlend-
ings.
Clans Roth and Treforn have the traditional territorial rights to
this area, and since they are allies in the Daen Coentis movement
they have no quarrels over rights to the area. Other clans rarely
venture into the wood because there is a superstition about the
place being haunted. Although the woods is not haunted there are
some active trees or Huorns in the wood and occasionally Ents
have been known to come here.
Right now the most interesting feature of the wood is the
presence of the Drûedain that have come to live there in the last 10
years at the request of Clan Treforn, Clan Roth, and Clan Ewen.
This was brought about primarily by the Chieftain of Clan,
Aonghas and his two brothers. The Drûedain that moved to Caerdh
have now set up villages and become part of the Dunlending (more
specifically Daen Coentis) social and religious life.
The Drûedain live in three separate villages in Caerdh Wood,
40-60 in each village. The villages are about 10 miles apart near the
center of the forest and each has.regular communication with the
other villages. The Headman of the tribe, Rhân-guri-rhân, lives in
the southernmost of the villages and he conducts the regular
meetings with the religious leaders and Chieftains of the three
clans.
Also of note in the wood are the worship sites constructed by the
Daen Coentis clans for their worship services. Since the advent of
the "return to the old ways" doctrine nearly 300 years ago, the Daen
Coentis clans have been building, slowly, worship sites for them-
selves. They are similar in form to those of the ancient Daen
Coentis of the White Mountain Vales. Several of these temple/
observatories are scattered throughout the wood and the foothills
that they border. Once the Drûedain came to Caerdh Wood, some
of these temples were abandoned because the Drûedain felt they
were not right and the Daen Coentis clans took their word on
religion as absolute. The Drûedain take a major role in the religion
of these clans now and both groups seem to be benefiting both
spiritually and physically.
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9.3THESTOORVILLAGEOF
NEW MARESH
The village of New Maresh is the only Hobbit settlement of any
significant size left in Dunland. Most of the Hobbits have moved
to the Shire. The Village is set on the side of several hills that force
their way above the waters of a marshy area that drains into the
Dunstrem near its junction with the Gwathl6, about 60 miles
southwest of Tharbad. This marsh surrounding is well suited to the
Hobbits who (being Stoors) like the water and use small boats
driven by poles to get around. The marsh also serves as a natural
protection for the small people from raiders of various sorts. The
Villagers are visited by merchants like the other villages of
Dunland, but only a few actually come here and only those that are
well established with the residents are welcomed.
New Maresh & Smuggler's Hold Layouts
9.4 THE SMUGGLER'S HOLD
1. Front Gate. The front gate is made of iron bars and can be reinforced
by crossbars. It can also be locked by a mechanism inside, but will not
withstand battering by a ram.
2. Rear Gate. Like the front gate.
3. Barracks. Once the servants quarters, this room now serves as
barracks for the guards and field hands. Beds are located here for 15 beds.
4. Stables.
5. Courtyard.
6. Carriage House. Now used as a storage shed.
7. Living Area.
8. Dining Room. Since no formal Dinners are held this area is now
used to house the three serving girls, and meals are served in the living
area.
9. Heglin's Quarters. Heglin's personal belongs how ever few are kept
here. He has a locked strong box under a removable tile in the floor
containing 30 gold and 20 silver pieces. Most of his other possessions he
carries.
10. Cila's Quarters. Cila, Heglin's mistress, spends most of her nights
in his room and only uses this room to work and dress.
11. Murgrod's Quarters. Murgrod has no possessions of any value
other than a necklace he wears worth 10 gold.
12. Tigon's Quarters. Tigon uses this room as an office as well as a
bedroom. He is often gone making shipping arrangements further down
river.
13. Kitchen. The stairs lead to a root cellar that also has covered access
to the well.
14. Tower. This tower has only the ground and top levels, and is mainly
used for dry storage. Much of the more expensive herbs are stored here.
It is always locked. The top level can be used for defense in case of attack,
and is accessed by using a ladder on the south wall.
15. Tower. This tower has three levels, but they are only accessible
through the door on the lower floor. 10 guards are billeted on the first and
second levels and the top level is used as a watch post.
16. Hallway.
17. Varthor's Quarters. Varthor's room is very neat and practical but
smells of chemicals because he works on some of the refining technics
here.
18. Iarless' Quarters. Iarless' room is quite the opposite of Varthor's
being in a constant state of disarray. She is not here often as she leaves
regularly to meet with the Chieftains of the Brefen.
19. Neacal's Quarters. This room is nicely decorated for Cinard's
daughter, but contains no valuables.
20. Cinard's Office. Here Cinard keeps track of sales, shipments and
payroll for the workers. All business transactions are discussed and
confirmed here. The vault is reached through a secret door in the fireplace.
This room contains the wealth of Cinard and the shared wealth of the
partners. 1000gp are in a chest on a table against the east wall and a small
jewelled canister next to it contains 5000gp worth of diamonds and rubies.
21. Cinard and Adeyn's Quarters. This large room is so richly
decorated that it is almost gaudy. Cinard's wife Adeyn is here most all the
time weaving and making garments. Most of their wealth is in the vault at
#20 but several of the fixtures in this room would bring a good price in a
major city.
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9.5THEVILLAGEOFCILLIEN
& THE HEALERS HALL
The village of Cillien is located in Northern Dunland in the
territory controlled by Clan Eogbann it is much like other isolated
Dunlending villages with one exception. Cillien's special claim to
fame is that it is the home to the Healer's Hall. Consequently the
townspeople of Cillien are more used to the presence of magic and
magic users than any other town in Dunland.
The Hall is located on the outskirts of the town and next to it is
the home of its headmistress Derna. The hall was once a
Númenórean outpost but was converted to the needs of the healers
when established many years ago. It is made of dark granite and
looks quite imposing compared to the humble structures of the
village.
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THE HEALERS H ALL

1. Derna's House.
a. Living area.
b. Derna's bedroom. Many books containing healing spells and
technics can be found here.
c. Froithir's bedroom
d. Kitchen.
e. Animal cages. Two owls, a Madratine, a raccoon, a silver ferret,
and a gorbet occupy these cages when not roaming free around the
grounds. This is also where Froithir works leather. His mother
sometimes makes him go elsewhere to work if the smell upsets
patients.
2. Visitor's Hall. Visitors to the halls of healing are not allowed beyond
this room. This area has been made comfortable for these people.
3. Visitor's Bedrooms. These bedrooms are used for guests visiting
from far away.
4. Student Rooms. These rooms serve as bedroom and study area for all
the students of the Hall they are also some located on the second floor.
These rooms are usually all occupied by students.
5. Student Lounge. Students use this area for recreation and group
studies. Two large fireplaces run through the central pillar of the Hall and
have hearths on each level.
6. Classrooms/Libraries.
7. DinningHall.
8. Kitchen. Students rotate kitchen duties.
9. General Wards. These large rooms are used for patients who do not
require private rooms.
10. Herb Storage and Preparation Rooms.
11. Storage.
12. Instructors Rooms. Three instructors are now living at the Hall
besides Derna.
13. Patient Lounge. Patients that are well enough to get out of bed are
allowed to leave their rooms and come here a variety of games are kept
here to pass the time. Books are available also but most of the patients are
not adept at reading. Patients that need to be exercised to restore function
to limbs are also taken care of here. A door leads through the large northern
window and out onto the balcony.
14. Individual Patient Rooms.
15. Healers Rooms. When patients are present healers that have almost
completed their training are stationed here throughout the night in case the
patients need help.
Palomirë's Estate Layouts
9.6 PALOMIRË'S ESTATE
Palomire', the wealthy Dúnadan landowner from western Dun-
land, lives with his family and retainers in a large manor house
located on his estate 60 miles southwest of Tharbad. The house is
typical of the Dúnedain houses in the area and most will conform
in general to the same basic format and size.
1. Entrance Hall. The large front doors open into this hall that serves
as an airlock to keep out cold air in the winter and as a defensive
mechanism should the house be attacked.
2. Formal Dining Hall.
3. Palomire's Office. This large office is where Palomire conducts the
business of the estate. The small room is Palomire's private work area.
4. Kitchen.
5. Servants' Quarters.
6. Living Area. This large area is used by all for many purposes. Large
windows let in light from the courtyard and a large fireplace serves to
warm the room. Stairs lead up from this room to the second level.
7. Storage Room. A ladder leads from this room up to the next level.
8. Carriage Barn.
9. Retainers Quarters.
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10. Armory. Stores of weapons are kept here for the retainers. A
reinforced door leads out of this room to the outside. It can be barred by
two iron poles to resist battering.
11. Courtyard Gates. These gates allow access to the courtyard from
the corral.
12. Stables.
13. Conservatory. This room has large windows and a domed glass
roof for viewing the night sky. and is adorned with many plants which can
thrive here because of the greenhouse effect. A balcony also looks out over
the entrance to the house from here.
14. Children's Bedrooms.
15. Palomire's Bedroom.
16. Upper Court. This area is used for sunning and relaxation by the
family members.
17. Family Living Area. This area is used as a conversation room
meeting room and private dining room for the family. There is a balcony
that looks out over the courtyard from here, and large windows to the upper
courtyard allow large quantities of light to enter.
18. Upper Tower Level. These areas are used as watch posts and
defense posts, but are mostly used for storage and work areas when there
is no threat of attack from the outside.
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The Temple of Justice Layouts
9.7 THE TEMPLE OF JUSTICE
The Temple of Justice is located in Dunland approximately 25
miles east and slightly south of Cillien in a long dead end valley set
in the woods of the area. The temple stands in the valley on a low
hill foundation which allows it to stand above the valley floor and
give those in or on the temple a commanding view of the surround-
ing area. Directly behind the temple the valley wall climbs steeply
up and a watch post is located on a trail that leads in a winding
fashion up the 65 degree incline. In the front of the temple the wide
valley floor allows large crowds to gather in relative comfort for
ceremonies and speeches. Towards the front of the valley entrance
is a bridge that crosses a stream that acts as a first line of defense
of the temple.
The temple itself is made from a dark granite from the wall of the
valley, and is formed into the shape of a large stylized bulls head.
The structure stands 60' tall and is 180' wide across the base. The
main entrance to the temple is through what would be the bull's
mouth, although there are secondary entrances under the "ears",
but these are always locked.
9.71 ENTRY LEVEL LAYOUT
1. Preparation Room. Similar to the room of the same name on the
fourth level this room is used for preparation for the ceremonies held in the
Main Chapel. A secret door leads to stairs leading: up to the prison, up to
Maben's Chambers, and down to a secret tunnel exiting 1/4 mi. away
behind some boulders.
2. Main Chapel. Daily ceremonies for the guards and anyone else that
wishes to attend are held in this chapel most of the priests and acolytes will
be present unless other duties keep them away. A single door opens behind
the alter to the priest preparation room. The double doors leading to the
entry hall swing outward and can be barred if the occasion should arise.
3. Officers' Quarters. 3 officers occupy these each of rooms.
4. Guards' Quarters. 6-8 guards live in each of these rooms. If and
when any high ranking visitors were present one or more of these rooms
could be converted into quarters for them.
5. Entry Hall. The entrance to the temple is through the 'mouth' and
is guarded on the outside by 2 guards at all times. The entry hall itself has
6 guards posted, 2 at the stairs and 2 at the doors to the chapel and 2 at the
entry.
9.72 LEVEL 2 LAYOUT
1. Prison. Those being prepared for sacrifice are kept in these 5' by 10'
cells doors are locked by padlocks that are Medium (+0) to open. Two
guards will be on duty at all times if prisoners are present, which is most
of the time. The larger cells at each end are used for groups of prisoners
or for special prisoners who rate more space. Manacles are attached to the
wall in each room and have locks that open with the same key that opens
the cell. At present there are seven prisoners. Three are awaiting sacrifice
and are non-Dunlanders with no friends that want them saved. One is an
acolyte that renounced Maben and is paying the price. Two are guards
being disciplined for speaking to a Dúnedain. The last is Keriel, the
daughter of a Dúnedain noble that lives in Northern Dunland, who was
kidnapped by members of a supportive clan and brought to the temple as
a gift to Maben. He plans to sacrifice her at the next possible occasion after
the search for her has died down some. A secret door at the rear of the
prison opens to a stairway that leads up to Maben's quarters and down to
the preparation hall behind the main chapel. Prisoners are transported to
the main chapel via these stairs by priests only the door is locked and only
priests have a key.
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2. Guards Quarters. 6 to 8 guards are billeted in each room, they are
armed with dagger, spear and axe they have leather armor and wear
helmets that look similar to the temple itself also made of rigid leather with
bronze strips. Guards do not have any personal possessions of worth.
3. Officer's Quarters. 2 officers occupy each of these rooms, they
are in charge of the guards and report directly to Maben.
4. Kitchen and Mess Hall. All of the occupants of the temple eat
together in this hall. The priests and acolytes eat at different times than the
guards however. Smoke from the cooking fires are routed out of the room
through pipes that exit at the 'nostrils' of the temple.
9.73 LEVEL 3 LAYOUT
1. Maben's Quarters. The high priest Maben uses this room as his
private chambers. No one is allowed in the room or near the door when it
is opened. Maben tells his followers this is for their own safety, but in truth
he wishes to protect his identity as a servant of Sauron. (See Section 7.15)
The room is decorated in a morbid style with tapestries and paintings
depicting the deaths of people in gruesome ways. Maben keep his
possessions here when he does not carry them with him. He has a small
store of gold, 1500 gp., that he keeps on hand mostly for bribes, he does
not need the money for anything else. A secret door in the back of a
wardrobe on the far wall opens with a stiff push to reveal a spiral stair that
leads down to the lower levels
2. Stair Chamber. Stairs are located here that wind up to the the fourth
level.
3. Acolytes' Quarters. These students are being taught by the priests
after graduating from being a guard. There are 6 of the acolytes that reside
in each of the rooms. Typically they wear rough brown robes and are
armed with a dagger.
4. Priests' Quarters. The Priests have graduated from being acolytes
and now perform the regular rituals and managerial duties of the temple,
as well as go on trips to other clan-holds to spread their message. Status
as a priest is determined by how long the they have been in the priesthood
and the favor of Maben the high priest. 2 to 4 priests will be quartered here.
5. High Chapel. Daily services for the acolytes and priest are held in
this room presided over by Maben. Pre-ceremonial services are also held
here to prepare those involved for the ceremonies.
6. Guard Room. No one but acolytes and priests are allowed to enter
the door into #5. Two guards are on duty here at all times for this
purpose.
7. Eye Rooms. These rooms are open to the outside and form the eyes
of the temple from the front view. During ceremonies acolytes light fires
in this room to produce the red eyed effect of the temple. A guard is on duty
here at all times, except for ceremonies. If needed to quell dissent among
an unruly crowd during a ceremony priests can be sent here by Maben to
cast shock bolts out of the eyes at the crowd or specific people.
9.74 LEVEL 4 LAYOUT
1. Ceremonial Preparation Room. The priests and acolytes of the
temple prepare for public sacrificial ceremonies in this room. The spiral
staircase leads up through a trapdoor in the roof to allow the priests to be
visible to the crowds. On top of the roof there is a stone slap that they use
as an alter in these sacrifices. The trapdoor to the interior cannot be opened
from the outside by normal means. To unlock it after it has been closed one
must depress a pressure plate which is located behind the alter in the place
that is normally used for kneeling. The acolytes are taught to kneel before
they enter for this purpose.
2. Acolytes' Quarters. See #3 on the third level.
3. Priests' Quarter. See #4 on the third level.
4. Doors. These doors open below the 'horns' to a pathway on which
the acolytes stand in some of the ceremonies and also serves as a lookout
post in time of strife.
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10.0 ADVENTURE AIDS 11.0 SOUTHERN MISTY

This section provides some helpful Gamemaster notes which
relate to running adventures in the Fangorn Forest and its border
MOUNTAIN ADVENTURES
areas. The GM should read over these guidelines before studying This section presents four adventures set in the Southern Misty
and selecting one of the adventures in Sections 11.0 and 12.0. Mountains.

11.1 A CALL FROM SINGING HILL

10.1 SELECTING AN ADVENTURE
Sections 8.0 and 9.0 present specific adventure sites. The GM
will need to refer to those sections for the appropriate layouts and
floorplans. All NPC's are in described in Section 6.0, Section 7.0,
and Table 13.4.
10.2 CHOOSING A TIME PERIOD
Each adventure is associated with a specific time period, but a
GM may modify them to fit another time period. Once a time
period has been determined, the GM should carefully check the
timeline (Section 2.0) and note pertinent events.
10.3 ADVENTURE SUGGESTIONS
Once you're acquainted with the general background material,
look over the statistical summaries outlined in the tables of Section
13.0 Get to know the Non-player Characters (NPC's). Read what
the individual backgrounds have to say, and try to think as that
person would.
Look over the layouts and note where traps, guards points, and
weak points are located. Even if a room does not have an occupant
indicated, consider the possibility that someone may be there when
the characters enter.
Setting: The Southern Misty Mountains Third or Fourth Age
Requirements: A group of adventurers not daunted by tales of
haunting.
Aids: A guide to point the party in the right direction.
THE TALE
Members of several of the Highland Dunish clans tell of hearing
strange noises coming from a certain mountain. Some of these
people have seen the strange castle that sits on a cliff in the
mountains and believe it to be haunted. They say, however, that it
is magnificent to see and must have been the home to rich or noble
people at one time. One claims that he saw ghostly figures leaving
it one evening, but was to terrified to stay and watch.
THE TASK
To go to the Singing Hill and investigate the castle, taking any
booty that can be found. Of course when the players arrive there
they will find a totally different set of circumstances. Unless the
Elves of Amon Lind know they are coming, they might just
decorate the whole castle to appear haunted just to have some fun
and break the monotony.

10.4 TRAPS,WEAPONS,AND SPELLS

Layout sections include frequent references to traps and locks.
The following cross-references are provided for GM's using
MERP or Rolemaster.
In order to compute the success or failure of attempts to disarm
or unlock these mechanisms, simply have the acting PC roll, add
his appropriate bonuses, and subtract the difficulty factor assigned
to the lock or trap. Then refer to MERP table MT-2, p. 79 (orRM:
Character Law ).
Results of Fall/Crush attacks and animal attacks can be deter-
mined using MERP tables CST-2 and AT-5 or AT-6, all on page
70. If you employ Rolemaster, see Claw Law.
Weapon attacks can be computed using MERP table CST-1, p.
72 and AT-1 through AT-4 on p.71 (or RM: Arms Law ).
Non-magic bonus items are only used with Rolemaster. When
using MERP, all items with bonuses are assumed to be magical.
Some traps will not be functional due to not being activated or
maintained. For each 50 years that have passed since the last
known habitation of a location, there is a 1 % chance that the trap
will not operate when it would normally be set off (due to disuse
and lack of maintenance). Such a trap still has a chance of going off
every time that someone hits the trigger mechanism (e.g., a trap
might not go off when the first person hits the trigger, but it might
go off later). The GM may also wish to assign a chance that traps
are not activated (i.e., not armed or primed to go off). A 10-20%
chance overall is suggested.
Southern Misty Mountain Adventures
11.2 TRADING WITH THE GIANTS
Setting: The Southern Misty Mountains, Third Age (most likely
from the Dunland side)
Requirements: A low level party looking for adventure, strange
places and big friends.
Aids: Something to trade.
THE TALE
A merchant out of Larach Duhnnan named Ulfris doing business
with many of the small villages, survived the plague but now has
taken ill an can not travel to sell his wares. Ulfris' son, Eion, is just
old enough to do the job for him, but is inexperienced and does not
know the people that Ulfris knows. Therefore he will need help on
his rounds. One of Ulfris' main stops is in a high valley of the Misty
Mountains, where he trades semiannually with two Giant families
that come down from the high mountains. Ulfris is now looking for
trustworthy men to send with his son on his trading rounds as
salesmen and guardians. Ulfris is offering 2% of the profits to the
party or a flat fee of 10 silver/week. The trading run lasts 10 weeks.
THE TASK
Make as much money as possible, and keep it from getting stolen
by brigands or clansmen. Many options are open to the adventur-
ers. They can go along on the whole trip and get their money, they
can take all the goods from Eion and sell them on their own, they
can leave Eion after finding the giants and follow them to their
"treasure", etc.
11.3 ASSAULT ON A LAZY DRAGON
Setting: The Southern Misty Mountains (start in Dunland)T.A.
Requirements: An experienced stealthy party of adventurers with
good mountaineering skills.
Aids: A map to the Lazy Dragon's lair, drawn by one of
Turukulon's cronies.
THE TALE
While in Dunland the party hears a story told by a travelling
Dwarven weaponsmith, named Purfin. The Dwarf tells the tale of
how he, after leaving Moria (he won't say why), found the
mountain lair of a dragon. A quote from his chilling tale:
"Atfirst I was frightened but after mustering my courage
up I crept into the lair real slow. Once inside I found several
different passages going in all directions, one of which lead
to a large cavern where I saw the Dragon, and he was
asleep. 'Pon seeing this I crept over to the piles of treasure
on the floor and grabbed several pieces of jewelry worth
thousands of gold pieces. On my way out though I felt that
I was being stared at and turned round quickly! There lay
the Dragon wide awake staring at me! Well, let me tell you,
I thought I was dead. But the Dragon just looked at me, let
out a big sigh, and said, and these are his exact words
because I'll never forget them, 'Your not even worth the
effort to kill, you repugnant little Dwarf, so just take it and
get out'. Well I was ne'er so happy to be a repugnant little
Dwarf in my life. That was the only Dragon I ever saw, but
they can't all be that way or none of them would have any
treasure. I'd say this one was just lazy. But I'll tell you the
truth; I believe if a body was sneaky enough he could drift
right in there like I did and take somethin' nice that would
make 'em rich for years to come. I'm not goin' back though.
If he were to see me again he might decide I was worth
gettin' up about. Unfortunately I was robbed after I got to
the lowlands but I have this to remember it by."
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At this point Purfin shows a gold chain necklace which he is
wearing that has opals and pearls imbedded in it, which appears to
be worth several hundred maybe even a thousand gold pieces.
Purfin will supply anyone seriously interested in the Dragon with
a map, for a nominal price. Should the party ask Purfin to guide
them he will for a larger sum, but will not go within site of the lair.
THE TASK
To go to Turukulon's lair using Purfin's map and take whatever
treasure the group can. Of course, once there, the rules change as
Turukulon is not really a lazy Dragon, and all of Purfin's story is
a lie. If the party is strong enough it might win it's way free with
treasure. If not it may end up in slavery, sold to Elenril for
experiments (especially Elves), sold to Maben for sacrifices, or
dead.
11.4 FINDING A SOUTHERN PASS
Setting: Southern Misty Mountains, Third Age
Requirements: A strong party capable of travel through rugged
terrain, and able to handle many dangers.
Aids: A guide from one of the Dunnish tribes or a partial map of
the mountains would be of great help. Consider, however, that the
first might run when adversity comes and the latter might be
inaccurate.
THE TALE
Merchants from both sides of the Mountains would like to find
a passable route over the mountains between Dunland and North-
ern Calenardhon, mainly Tir Limlight. (These merchants are
actually in the illegal herb business and are trying to find ways to
ship the herbs to Minas Arnor, which will not be as closely watched
as the ports and the Great West Road through Calenardhon.
Shipments from Tir Limlight are not inspected as much because
these types of herbs are not grown in that area.) This band of
merchants is willing to pay a trailblazer party 3000 gp to find a path
through the mountains that will be usable at least six months out of
the year, and will also be capable of allowing small carts or beasts
of burden safe passage. They will pay 30 gp per person to a party
that tries but cannot find one.
There is such a pass through the mountains but it is long and
twisted, running a course near to Turukulon's Lair, one of the Giant
families' homes, by Troll lairs and comes out on the eastern side
of the Mountains.within 20 miles of the Caverns of Pain. See
I.C.E.'s module, Ents of Fangorn.
THE TASK
To find a trail like the merchants want and make a map of it for
them to follow, while avoiding the multiple dangers of the moun-
tains. (This adventure can be played as a lead-in for several others
in the same area.)
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12.0 DUNLAND ADVENTURES
This section presents four adventures set in Dunland.
12.1 A TROLL HUNT
Setting: Dunland, Third Age
Requirements: A group of low to mid-level adventures capable of
working with Dunnish clansmen.
Aids: A Dunnish guide is helpful, but not necessary.
THE TALE
Clans Treforn, Roth and Ewen have set a bounty of 30gp,
collectable by anyone, for each Troll, of any type, killed. To claim
the bounty, the Troll's big toes and ears must be surrendered at
either Clan Hold to one of the clan guards. It seems the Treforn and
Roth clans have, as of late, been plagued by Trolls coming out of
the mountains and into their territories. The truth behind this is that
secretly, Maben, Sauron's servant and High Priest of the Temple
of Justice, has been ordering the Trolls into the area to harass these
tribes because they stand against him. Anyone wishing to hunt
Trolls, and are not clan members, must first ask permission of the
Chieftains of the respective clans. At this point almost anyone is
welcome to hunt, except members of the Justice Priesthood, or
members of clan Arailt (and of course other Trolls).
THE TASK
To hunt Trolls, with clansmen or alone, and to bring proof of
kills to the clan holds in order to receive payment. Members of clan
Arailt may be in the area uninvited supposedly taking shots at
Trolls, but they may be aiming for the hunters instead. Other large
predictors such as Bears or Wolves might also cause problems for
the hunters, but the main source of conflict will be the Trolls.
Dunland Adventures
12.2 MISSION FOR THE KING
Setting: Dunland, Third Age 1640
Requirements: A group of responsible adventurers with good
investigative and spying skills. Members that are Dunlending or
know the area would be helpful, but not necessary. Knowledge of
herb lore is almost essential.
Aids: Elharian the Astrologer has information about the drug
grower's regular visits to Larach Duhnnan.
THE TALE
While in the south the party sees a public notice that reads as
follows:
WANTED
The King is now seeking trustworthy civilians
for short term missions of a militarv nature.
Persons must be in good standing with the law
and willing to travel. Persons applying should have
prior combat experience for reasons of
self defense. Pay is dependent upon services rendered
and is negotiable. For more information contact:
Arcondur.
Commander of Special Missions,
Minas Arnor.
If the party inquires about the positions, the members will be
asked many questions by Arcondur about their background, expe-
rience, and how much they would be willing to risk for good wages.
Before they accept the offer, he can tell them only that the mission
is secretive, it will be backed by the king's authority, could be
considered dangerous, it will require the party to travel and that the
party will be accompanied by a man that has had some experience
in this kind of work.
Should the party decide to accept the mission and its conditions
of service, Arcondur will introduce them to Mengron, a half-
Northman, half-Dúnadan ranger who will accompany them on the
mission. Mengron will then explain to the party that over the last
30 years there has been a slowly increasing trade in illegal herbs in
Minas Arnor and the other southern provinces of Gondor, accom-
panied by an increase in illicit herb abuse throughout the popula-
tion. In the past three years the supply of these illegal herbs has
risen dramatically. As of late, more and more soldiers are being
found with an addiction to these agents, a situation which is
jeopardizing the defenses of Gondor.
The mechanism by which these herbs enter the area is not clear
but those looking into the matter, including Mengron and Arcon-
dur, believe that the trade is supported by the Black Numenóreans
in Umbar. The herbs being shipped are probably not grown there.
Many believe that the drugs are coming from somewhere in
Dunland where they are grown in large quantities and then shipped
to Gondor. The party was not allowed to have this information in
advance for fear of the mission's purpose becoming known. The
illegal substances that the government would particularly like to
see decline in availability are Tartella, (and Tartec its derivative),
Gort and Phecallus.
THE TASK
The mission is for the party, along with Mengron, to secretly
travel to Dunland and try to locate the source of the herbs being sold
and to shut down the operation by any means available or created.
Triple wages will be given for anyone who accepts the challenge.
Dunland Adventures
12.3 SACRIFICE FOR JUSTICE
Setting: Dunland, Third Age 1640
Requirements: A well armed group of experienced adventurers
willing to risk capture for a damsel in distress, and any money her
father can come up with.
Aids: Maps of the Temple interior would be of great help. Elharion
has enough knowledge of the interior to draw basic maps, but a
former or present inhabitant of the Temple would serve this
purpose much better.
THE TALE
Palomire is a Dúnadan landowner from North Dunland. His
forefathers once were part of the Heri that met at Tharbad, but that
has ceased and now he rarely goes there. His family owns a large
tract of land bordering the North-South road and stretching out
nearly twenty miles toward the Gwathl6. His large fortified house/
compound is located only 5 miles from the road and 50 people
could live there comfortably. Because of the plague, and the
subsequent exodus of many of his neighbors, he has only 25 people
living in the complex at this time. During the plague three of his
five children died. Only his one son and youngest daughter
surviving.
Now his daughter has been missing for two weeks, with no trace
of a body. Palomire believes that she has been kidnapped by one
of the jealous anti-Dúnedain clans, and possibly taken to the
Temple of Justice. He is afraid for her life, but he cannot so much
as be seen near the Temple. If captured, he will be killed brutally
and immediately. If Men are needed he can supply up to 10, fully
realizing that, although they would have no chance in a frontal
assault, they might be used to divert attention. His other warriors
must stay to guard the compound. Palomire will reward the party
that returns his daughter alive with 6000 gp. He will pay 1000 gp
to the party for the return of her body.
THE TASK
To return with Palomire's daughter, who is currently being held
in a prison cell in the Temple of Justice, scheduled for sacrifice at
a public ceremony in one week.
12.4 A CLAN WAR
Setting: Dunland, Third Age
Requirements: A high level party with a desire to help keep peace
and thereby win friends and influence leaders among some of the
clans (and unfortunately enemies in the others).
Aids: A knowledge of clan politics.
THE TALE
Enion, the clan Chieftain of clan Feargan, has sent word that he
would like to meet with the party. At the audience with Enion the
party is informed of several events that have happened, and several
which are about to happen.
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First, clan Treforn has brought several Drûedain to live in Caedh
Wood over the last few years. Their existence in the wood was not
revealed to anyone outside of clans Treforn, Roth, and Ewen,
except for Enion and a few close people to him. The Arailt, and
Maben also know of the Drûedain through spies sent into the area.
Second, although clan Feargan is openly neutral towards the
Temple of Justice and the Daen Iontis clans as well as the Daen
Coentis clans, in reality, clan Feargan, mainly because of Enion, is
covertly aligned against the Daen Iontis and the Temple. The clan
maintains an outwardly neutral front only in the interest of keeping
peace. Third, the Chieftain of clan Treforn, Aonghas, has sent word
to Enion that he has good reason to believe that a small party of
Arailt warriors, along with Priests from the Temple of Justice, are
planning to raid the Drûedain villages in Caedh Wood, with the
objective of killing every one of them or, at the very least,
permanently driving them away . Clan Treforn is asking for help
in the matter. Fourth, should the Arailt attack and succeed in their
purpose, clan Treforn would have to retaliate, with clans Ewen.
Roth, Madoc, Dobec, Ruadh, Sonmar, Eogbann, and Colgar would
probably join in on their respective sides.
Should clan Feargan intercede and stop the raiding party, then
it would have declared itself and war would start almost immedi-
ately. Larach Duhnnan would cease to be a center of trade for all
the clans, thereby diminishing clan Feargan's power. If Clan
Treforn rides in force against the raiding party, the Temple of
Justice will accuse that clan of persecuting its priests with the same
end result; war. The only bid for peace available is for the party
(since its members are not clansmen) to intercept the Arailt raiding
party, and stop them from killing the Drûedain. The Drûedain of
course have been notified and will protect themselves as best they
can, but they are few in number. (They will probably be much
harder to kill than the Arailt believe.)
Enion stresses one other point. At least one or two of the raiding
party should be allowed to escape in order to convey the message
to clan Arailt and the Temple that their attackers were not clans-
men. Even considering this precaution, a clan war might ensue.
Enion, however, believes this the best hope for peace. The only
other thing that Enion might suggest is that the party leave the area
if they are successful, because many of the Daen Iontis' clans will
be looking for people fitting the party's description.
THE TASK
The party should stop the Arailt riding party before it reaches the
Drûedain village and kills some of the Drûedain. This will not be
easy for a small party unless they are very strong. The priests of the
Temple have magical abilities and the warriors of Arailt are among
the finest in Dunland. The party could opt to attack them frontally,
which would be inadvisable, or it could attack by ambush utilizing
hit and run tactics. Consider, however, that the Arailt probably
know the land much better. The party might prefer to wait with the
Drûedain for the Arailt to arrive in the wood, laying traps for them.
THE REWARD
Enion, will give the party an old Dúnadan dwelling in northern
Dunland (to which he owns the title), the land around it, and 50
horses if they succeed in their task. If they do not succeed, then they
will probably be dead. They must try the mission once they have
heard the story or Enion will tell his warriors to throw them in his
dungeon. The beginning of the clan war will cause Enion to offer
them to the Arailt and the Temple of Justice as appeasement. Enion
is a fair man, but he will have his way or someone will suffer.
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13.1 Master Encounter Table Use of the Encounter Table and Codes:
The GM should determine the group's location and the appro-
Gwaitho Dunish The Misty
Encounter Plain Highlands Mountains priate column and then roll for a possible encounter. The period
of time covered by an encounter roll is either the Time given
Chance (%) 20% 15% 15% on the table or the time it takes the group to cover the Distance
Distance (miles) 10 5 3
Time (hours) 4 4 4 given on the table, whichever is shorter. If an encounter roll is
less than or equal to the Chance of Encounter given on the
Inanimate Dangers
General Trap 01 01 01-02 table, a second roll of (1-100) is made to determine the nature
Avalanche 02-03 03-06 of the encounter.
Flash Flood 02-04 04-06 07-08 An encounter does not always require a fight of similar activity;
Grass Fire 05-06 07 a group can avoid or placate some of the above dangers/
Sites/Things meetings with proper action or good maneuver rolls. This table
Cave/Cavern/Lair 07-08 08-10 09-12 only gives the GM a guide for encounters with unusual or
Dúnedain Site 09-10 11-12 13
Calenardhon Site 14 potentially dangerous sites or creatures.
Dunlending Site 11-16 13-17 15-16
Drûedain Site 17 18
Grave Site/Tomb 18 19-20 17-18
Dunlendings
Common Folk 19-26 21-26 19-21
Warriors 27-31 27-31 22-24
Healers 32-34 32-34 25
Bards 35-38 35-37 26-27
Priests 39-40 38-40 28
Calenardhons
Common Folk — — 29
Soldiers 30
Other Men
Northmen 41-42 41 31
Easterlings 43 32
Travelling Merchants 44-47 42-44 33-34
Bandits 48-50 45-46 35-37
Drûedain 51 47
Orcs
Scouts 52-53 48-50 38-43
Small Patrols (2-6) 54 51-52 44-47
Normal Patrols (6- 10) — 53 48-50
Warband/Caravan ( 12-30) — 51-52
Other Non-Manish Races
Dragons 54 53-54
Dwarves 55-56 55-57 55-56
Elves 57 58 57
Ents 59 58
Giants 60 59-60
Great Eagles 58 61 61
Hobbits 59-60 62
Huorns 61 63 62
Troll, Cave 62 64-65 63-65
Troll, Forest 63-64 66-68 66
Troll, Hill 65-66 69-71 67-68
Troll, Stone 67-69 72-73 69-70
Animals
Bat 70 74-75 71-73
Bear 71 76-78 74-76
Bees/Hornets 72-73 79 77
Eagle 74-76 80-82 78-80
Boar 77 83-84 81
Glutan 78 85-86 82-83
Lynx 79 87-88 84-85
Jatewoone 80-82
Herd animals 83-87 89-90 86-87
Poisonous Snake 88-90 91-92 88
Snow Leopard 93 89-91
Wolf/Warg 91-92 94-96 92-94
Other Animals 93-100 97-100 95-100
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13.2 Master Beast Table

(Primary/
(Primary/
Secondary/Tertiary)
Secondary/Tertiary)
Type Lvl #/Enc Size Speed Hits AT DB Attack
Bat 0 1-100 S VF/VF 4 No/1 60 25Ti/— /— Will not normally attack unless provoked.
Bat, G. Vampire 1 12-30 S VF/VF 24 No/1 40 40SBi/40SCl Will cause 1-5 hits/md after a critical is achieved.
Bear, Black 4 1-5 M F/F 150 SL/4 30 60LGr/70LCI/30MBi Will not normally attack unless provoked.
Bear, Blue 7 1-6 L MF/MF 200 SL/8 25 80LGr/70LCl/30MBi Semi-intelligent; uses "Presence (50'R)".
Bear, Brown 5 1-2 L MF/MF 170 SL/8 10 70LGr/60LCl/20MBi May charge (60LBa); mean when provoked.
Bear, Cave 12 1-5 H MF/F 300 Sl/8 40 95HBa/90HCl/30HGr Use Large Creature Criticals.
Big Horn Sheep 4 4-40 M M/MF 70 No/4 35 60MBa/40MHo/20MTS Only males have horns.
Eagle, Golden 3 1-5 M F/F 30 No/1 30 45MCl/35SPi/ — Rarely attacks larger creatures (unless helpless).
Eagle, Great 8 1-5 L VF/VF 150 No/3 40 80LCl/60LPi/ — Intelligent & good; Use Large Creature Criticals.
Eagle, Verrin 2 1-3 M F/F 40 No/2 35 50MCl/40Spi/ — Bold and territorial.
Glutan 4 1 S F/VF 50 No/3 50 50Mbi/45MCl/— Extremely aggressive. Will attack without reason.
Goats, Mountain 3 3-36 M MF/MF 50 No/4 35 50MHo/45MBa/30MTS Only males have horns. Aggressive.
Goats, Wild 2 1-12 M F/MF 50 No/4 30 40MHo/40MBa/10MTS Only males have horns. Mildly aggressive.
Gorbet, Trail Lizard 4 1-2 S S/MD 25 No/3 40 10TBi/special/— Secretes poison through skin, see Sec. 5.3.
Highland Lynx 3 1-5 M VF/VF 70 No/3 55 45MCl/30MBi/— Lives and hunts in groups.
Jatewoone 9 1 L F/VF 120 No/2 30 80LPi/70LCl/50LBa Huge bird of prey, rarly flies. "Cleaver Beak".
Pronghom 1 1-50 S VF/VF 25 No/2 25 30SHo/20STS Curious, but skittish.
Snakes, Poisonous 1-5 -2 S S/VF 10-20 No/1 40 40SSt/—/— Nathair, Nathrach, and Coireal; see Sec. 5.3.
Snow Leopard 6 -2 M VF/VF 120 No/3 45 50MCl/40MBi/ — Unpredictable, has been known to help men.
Troll, Cave 12 1 L M/M 175 RL/11 25 100HCl/85We/ Use Large Creature Criticals.
Troll, Forest 6 -6 M M/MF 100 RL/11 15 80LBa/65LCl/ — Found in the woods.
Troll, Hill 10 -3 L SL/M 150 RL/11 20 95LBa/85LCl/ Use Large Creature Criticals.
Troll, Stone 7 -5 L SL/M 120 RL/11 10 45LCl/35MBi/— Use Large Creature Criticals.
Warg 6 1-10 M VF/VF 150 No/4 50 75LBi/60LCl/ Operate in packs and will warn Orcs of intruders.
Wild Boar 3 1 M F/MF 120 No/4 30 40LHo/30MBa/20MTS Mean-tempered and solitary. Vicious if cornered.
Wild Kine 5 1-10 L M/M 200 No/3 30 80LBa/90LCr/ — Huge ox-like animal.
Wolf 3 5-15 M F/F 110 No/3 30 65LBi/ — / — Will not attack groups unless provoked.
Wolf, Grey 3 2-40 M VF/VF 110 No/3 30 60LBi/30MCl/ Rarely attack humans.

Codes: The statistics given describe a typical creature of that type. Most of the codes are self-explanatory: Lvl (Level), #/Encount (number
encountered). Size (Tiny, Small, Medium, Large, or Huge), Hits, and DB (Defensive Bonus). The more complex statistics are described below:
Speed: A creature's speed is given in terms of "Movement Speed/ Attack Quickness"): C = Creeping, VS = Very Slow, S = Slow, M = Medium,
MF = Moderately Fast, F = Fast, VF = Very Fast, BF = Blindingly Fast.
AT (Armor Type): The two letter code gives the creature's MERP armor type (No = No Armor, SL = Soft Leather, RL = Rigid Leather, Ch =
Chain, Pl = Plate); the number is the equivalent to the Rolemaster numeric armor type.
Attack: Each attack code starts with the attacker's Offensive Bonus. The first letter indicates the size of the attack = T = Tiny, S = Small, M =
Medium, L = Large, and H = Huge. The last two letters indicate the type of attack = Ti = Tiny, Pi = Pincher/Beak, Ba = Bash, Bi = Bite, Cl = Claw,
Cr = Crush, Gr = grapple, Ho = Horn, TS = Trample/Stomp, St = Stinger, and We = Weapon. These codes may differ slightly from the MERP
and Rolemaster codes..
(Primary /Secondary /Tertiary ) = Each creature usually initiates combat using its "Primary" attack. Depending upon the situation or success of
the Primary attack, it may later use its "Secondary" or "Tertiary" attacks (all in the same round if previous attacks are very successful).
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13.3 Master Military Table

Missle/ Mov
Name/# Race Lvl Hits AT DB Sh Gr Melee 2ndary M Notes
OB OB
The Dunlending Clans
Clan Feargan
Chieftain (Enion) see Master NPC Chart
Clan Guard/50 Lesser Men 12 140 RL/11 35 Y N 125ss l00sb 10 Chieftain's body guard
Elite Warriors/400 Lesser Men 8 120 RL/9 30 Y A/L 95pa 80sb 5 War group commanders
Adult Warriors/2100 Lesser Men 4 70 SL/7 25 Y A 75ha 60sb 0 Average clansmen; some use polearms
Young Warriors/750 Lesser Men 1 45 SL/6 30 Y A 45ha 40sb 5 Some use ss, sl, or, ja
Clan Erastoc
Chieftain/1 Lesser Men 15 155 RL/9 45 Y A/L 160ml l00sb 15 Has + 10 equipment uses bs on foot
Clan Guard/30 Lesser Men 12 130 SL/7 35 Y A/L 130ml 90sb 10 Chieftain's body guard, always mounted
Elite Warriors/300 Lesser Men 8 110 SL/7 30 Y A 100ml 75sb 10 War group commanders
Adult Warriors/1900 Lesser Men 3 60 SL/7 25 Y A 60sp 40sb 5 Average clansmen; some use ha
Young Warriors/700 Lesser Men 1 45 SL/6 30 Y A 40ha 40ja 10 Some use ss, sb, sp, sl
Clan Arailt
Chieftain (Daonghlas) See Master NPC Chart
Clan Guard/80 Lesser Men 14 150 No/2 50 N N 150bs l00ja 20 Chieftain's body guard, fight like madmen
Elite Warriors/400 Lesser Men 9 125 SL/5 40 Y N 105ba 95sb 10 War group commanders, ride together on raids
Adult Warriors/1600 Lesser Men 4 70 SL/6 30 Y A 80ha 60sb 5 Average clansmen; some use sp, ba. or bs-5
Young Warriors/650 Lesser Men 1 50 SL/7 30 Y A/L 50sp 45sl 5 Some use ss, ha, sb, or, ja
Clan Leonn
Chieftain/1 Lesser Men 14 145 Ch/13 30 Y A/L 145bs 105sb 10 Uses +5 equipment
Clan Guard/20 Lesser Men 9 120 RL/9 25 Y A/L l00ha 90sb 10 Chieftain's body guard
Elite Warriors/200 Lesser Men 5 90 RL/9 20 Y A/L 75ha 60sb 5 War group commanders
Adult Warriors/1200 Lesser Men 3 60 SL/7 25 Y N 60ha 50sl 5 Average clansmen; some use spear
Young Warriors/400 Lesser Men 1 45 SL/6 25 N N 40ha 20ha 10 Some use sb, sl
Clan Treforn
Chieftain (Aonghas) See Master NPC Chart
Clan Guard/40 Lesser Men 12 140 RL/11 35 Y5 A/L 140ba l00sb 10 Chieftain's body guard; use +5 weapons
Elite Warriors/250 Lesser Men 8 120 RL/9 30 Y A l00ss 95sb 10 War group commanders
Adult Warriors/1600 Lesser Men 4 65 SL/8 30 Y A 75ha 65sb 5 Average clansmen; may use ss or sp
Young Warriors/600 Lesser Men 1 45 SL/7 25 Y A 45sp 45sl 5 Some use ha, sb, or ja
Clan Madoc
Chieftain/1 Lesser Men 14 150 RL/9 40 Y A/L 155ba 110sb 15 Uses +10 equipment
Clan Guard/50 Lesser Men 11 135 RL/9 35 Y A/L 130bs 90ja 10 Chieftain's body guard
Elite Warriors/300 Lesser Men 7 110 SL/8 30 Y N 90ha 75ja 10 War group commanders
Adult Warriors/1500 Lesser Men 3 60 SL/7 25 Y A 60sp 45sb 5 Average clansmen; may use ha
Young Warriors/500 Lesser Men 1 45 SL/6 30 Y N 45sp 40sl 5 Some use ha, sb, or ja
Clan Eogbann
Chieftain (Belligel) See Master NPC Chart
Clan Guard/20 Lesser Men 10 130 RL/9 35 Y A 110pa 90sb 10 Chieftain's body guard
Elite Warriors/150 Lesser Men 6 100 SL/8 30 Y A 85sp 65sb 5 War group commanders
Adult Warriors/1300 Lesser Men 3 60 SL/7 25 Y A 65ha 40sb 0 Average clansmen; may use sp
Young Warriors/350 Lesser Men 1 45 SL/6 30 N A 40ha 35sl 5 Some use sp, ss. ja, or sb
Clan Ogaron
Chieftain/1 Lesser Men 15 155 Ch/14 35 Y N 150bs 105sb 15 Uses +5 equipment
Clan Guard/40 Lesser Men 11 135 RL/9 30 Y A/L 125ha 95sb 10 Chieftain's body guard
Elite Warriors/200 Lesser Men 6 100 RL/9 30 Y A 85ss 60sb 5 War group commanders
Adult Warriors/1200 Lesser Men 3 60 SL/7 25 Y N 60ha 45sb 5 Average clansmen; may use spear
Young Warriors/500 Lesser Men 1 40 SL/6 25 Y N 40ha 40sb 5 Some use ss. ja, or, sl
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Missle/ Mov
Name/* Race Lvl Hits AT DB Sh Gr Melee 2ndary M Notes
OB OB
Clan Ewen
Chieftain Lesser Men 17 160 Ch/9 45 N A/L 160bs 1251b 15 Uses +15 equipment
Clan Guard/40 Lesser Men 13 145 RL/9 35 N A/L 145ss 1201b 15 Chieftain's body guard, uses +10 lb
Elite Warriors/400 Lesser Men 10 130 SL/8 35 Y A 115ss 951b 10 War group commanders; excellent trackers
Adult Warriors/1200 Lesser Men 4 65 SL/7 35 N N 75sp 65sb 5 Average clansmen; may use ss, or ha
Young Warriors/400 Lesser Men 1 45 SL/7 30 Y N 45ha 40sb 0 Some use sp, ss, or sl
Clan Dobac
Chieftain/1 Lesser Men 14 140 RL/9 40 Y A/L 140ba 105ja 15 Uses +10 equipment
Clan Guard/30 Lesser Men 10 130 SL/8 40 N A/L 115ba 90sb 15 Chieftain's body guard; usually mounted
Elite Warriors/250 Lesser Men 7 110 SL/8 35 Y N 90sp 75sb 10 War group commanders; may use ha on foot
Adult Warriors/1200 Lesser Men 3 60 SL/7 35 N N 60ha 40ja 10 Average clansmen; may use sp
Young Warriors/350 Lesser Men 1 40 SL/7 30 N N 45sp 40sl 10 Some use ha, ss, ja, or sb
Clan Sonmar
Chieftain/1 Lesser Men 13 140 Ch/15 35 N A/L 145ba 110sb 15 Use +10 weapons
Clan Guard/25 Lesser Men 11 135 RL/9 30 Y A/L 115ml 95sb 10 Chieftain's body guard; use ba on foot
Elite Warriors/200 Lesser Men 6 100 SL/7 30 Y N 80ha 70sb 5 War group commanders
Adult Warriors/1150 Lesser Men 3 60 SL/6 25 Y N 60ha 45sb 5 Average clansmen; may use sp while mounted
Young Warriors/350 Lesser Men 1 45 SL/5 30 N N 40ha 40sb 10 Some use sp, ja, or sl
Clan Roth
Chieftain/1 Lesser Men 15 150 Ch/16 40 Y15 A/L 150bs 115sb 15 Uses +15 weapons and +10 armor
Clan Guard/20 Lesser Men 12 140 RL/11 30 Y10 A/L 130ss l00sb 10 Chieftain's body guard, use +5ss
Elite Warriors/150 Lesser Men 8 120 RL/9 30 Y A l00ss 90ja 5 War group commanders
Adult Warriors/1200 Lesser Men 4 65 RL/9 25 Y N 70ha 65ja 0 Average clansmen; may use sb
Young Warriors/300 Lesser Men 1 45 SL/8 30 Y N 45ha 45sl 5 Some use ss, sp, sb, or ja
Clan Ruadh
Chieftain/1 (Rulart) See Master NPC Chart
Clan Guard/20 Lesser Men 10 130 RL/9 35 Y A/L 105ha 90ja 10 Chieftain's body guard
Elite Warriors/150 Lesser Men 6 90 SL/8 30 Y N 85ha 65sb 10 War group commanders
Adult Warriors/1000 Lesser Men 3 60 SL/7 30 N N 60ha 50sb 5 Average clansmen; may use spear
Young Warriors/300 Lesser Men 1 40 SL/6 25 N N 45ha 40sl 5 Some use sp, ss, ja. or sb
Clan Colgar
Chieftain/1 Lesser Men 14 145 SL/8 45 N N 145ba l00ja 20 Uses +10 weapons
Clan Guard/30 Lesser Men 11 140 SL/8 40 Y A/L 110ml 90ja 10 Chieftain's body guard; very good It. calvary
Elite Warriors/200 Lesser Men 8 125 SL/8 35 Y A 95ba 75ja 10 War group commanders
Adult Warriors/1050 Lesser Men 3 65 SL/7 30 Y N 60ha 45sb 10 Average clansmen; some use sp when mounted
Young Warriors/300 Lesser Men 1 40 SL/6 30 Y N 40ha 40sb 10 Some use sp, ss, ja, or sl
Clan Tar Moid
Chieftain/1 Lesser Men 15 145 RL/9 35 Y A/L 150bs 120sb 10 Uses +5 equipment
Clan Guard/20 Lesser Men 12 140 RL/9 30 Y A/L 120ha 95sb 5 Chieftain's body guard
Elite Warriors/100 Lesser Men 7 110 RL/9 25 Y A/L 90ha 80sb 5 War group commanders
Adult Warriors/1000 Lesser Men 4 65 SL/7 25 N A/L 70ss 50sl 5 Average clansmen; may use ha, or sp
Young Warriors/300 Lesser Men 1 40 SL/6 30 N N 45sp 40sl 10 Some use ha, ss, ja, or sb
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Missle/ Mov
Name/# Race Lvl Hits AT DB Sh Gr Melee 2 ndary M Notes
OB OB
TheTempleofJustice
Priests/12 Lesser Men 13 120 No/2 55 N N 85da 70da 25 +15 da; uses magic as a first attack; Spell
Lists: 3 Evil Cleric base to 10th; 4 Open
Chan. to 20th; 2 Closed Chan. to 10th.
Acolytes/36 Lesser Men 6 70 No/2 40 N N 60da 45da 20 +5 weapon; Spell Lists: 2 base Evil Cleric
lists to 5th, 4 Open Chan. to 10th:
2 Closed Chan. to 5th.
Officers/8 Lesser Men 10 125 Ch/13 30 N A/L 120ba 95ja 15 OB is 110 with a"Derfel" (see Sec. 7.15).
Soldiers/80 Lesser Men 3 60 RL/9 25 N A/L 65ba 45ja 10 OB is 60 with a"Derfel" (see Sec. 7.15).
Palomire's Home (A typical Dúnedain Estate)
Guard Captian/1 Lesser Dúnedain 10 120 Ch/14 40 N A/L 115bs 95cb 15 + 15 equipment
Men at arms/20 Eradorian 3 60 Ch/13 30 Y A/L 65 ss 50sb 10 +10 equipment
Medium Horses Horses 3 100 SL/3 35 — — 35LTr — 35 One per warrior
Drûedain (Woses)
Chieftain (Rhân-Guri-Rhân) see Master NPC Chan
Elite Warriors/4 Drûedain 10 110 No/1 45 Y N ha 115bl 20 Each leads a group of 10.
Warriors/40 Drûedain 5 80 No/1 35 Y N 80ha 90bl 10 Border Guards.
Watchers/5 Drûedain 10 100 No/1 50 Y10 N 90ha 110bl 15 Chief Scouts; Rangers.
Hunters/50 Drûedain 4 65 No/1 30 Y N 70ha 80bl 5 Less-experienced.
Pukel-men/? Special 10 200 PL/20 30 N N 100ma 120bl 0 Ignore bleeding and stuns.
Amon Lind
Guard Captain (Ectheon) See Master NPC Chart
Officers/3 Noldor 14 155 Ch/15+ 90 Y A/L 160bs 140cb 20 +20 equipment; other magic items: spell users
Retainers/12 Various Elves 8 110 Ch/15+ 70 Y A/L 130sp 115lb 20 +15 equipment: may use bs in close combat
Light Horses Horses 3 100 SL/3 35 N N 35LTr — 35 One per warrior

KEY
CODES The statistics given describe each NPC; a more detailed description of some of the more important NPC's can be found in the main text.
Some of the codes are self-explanatory Lvl (level) Hits, Sh (shield), and Mov M (movement and maneuver bonus). The more complex codes
are listed below
AT (Armor Type) The two letter code gives the being's MERP armor type (No = No Armor, SL= Soft leather, RL = Rigid Leather, Ch = Chain.
Pl = Plate); the number is the equivalent Rolemaster armor type.
DB (Defensive Bonus) Note defensive bonuses include stats and shield. Shield references include quality bonuses (e.g. "Y5" indicates "Yes.
a +5 shield").
Gr (Greaves) "A" and "L" are used to indicate arm and leg greaves respectively.
OB's (Offensive Bonuses) Weapon abbreviations follow OB's fa — falchion, ss — short sword, bs— broadsword, se — scimitar, th — two-
handed sword, ma — mace, ha — hand axe, wh — war hammer, ba — battle axe, wm — war mattock, cl — club, qs — quarter staff, da — dagger.
sp — spear, ml — mounted lance, ja — javelin, pa — pole arm, sl — sling, cb — composite bow, sb — short bow, lb — long bow, lcb — light
crossbow, hcb — heavy crossbow, bo — bola, wp — whip, ts — throwing star, hb — halberd. Melee and missile offensive bonuses include the
bonus for the combatant's best weapon in that category.
Stats: Ag — Agility, Co — Constitution, SD — Self-Discipline, Me — Memory, Re — Reasoning, St — Strength, Qu — Quickness. Pr —
Presence, Em — Empathy, In — Intuition. For MERP, average Re and Me for Intelligence.
Skills: Most skills are self-explanatory: S/H — Stalking and Hiding, Per — Perception, Amb — Ambush, Acrob — Acrobatics, etc.
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13.4 Master MPC Table

Missle/ Mov
Name Lvl Hits AT DB Sh Gr Melee 2ndary M Notes
OB OB
Southern Misty Mountains
Turukulon 25 295 RL/12 80 N N Special Special 20 Adult Winged Fire Drake (Black/BlueGreen).
Attacks: 85LBi/100HCl/70LBa/90FBr; each round may use l head attack (Bi, or FBr), Cl attack, and Ba attack (Tail). FBr = Flame Breath (lx/
Min, 20x/day): Bolt, OB90, 70' range, +10 to heat criticals due to intensity of the flame; Ball OB45, 50', 20' radius. Spell Lists: Open Channel-
ing Lists; Concussion Ways, Sound's Way, Light's Way to 10th Level; Open Essence Lists; Spell Wall, Rune Mastery, Essence's Perceptions,
Lesser Illusions, Unbarring Ways, Detecting Ways to 20th level; Closed Essence Lists; Spirit Mastery, Invisible Way's, Lofty Bridge,
Dispelling Ways to 10th; 90PP x3PP Multiplier Belt (Worn around his left front leg. Use the Super Large Critical Table.
Purfin 9 105 Chl3 35 Y A/L 120wh 90hcb 5 Dwarf Warrior/Fighter
Ag84,Co97,SD62,Me74,Re72,St95,Qu89,Pr70,Em75,In59, Climb45, Smithing35, Trickery 20, Act45, Mason30, +15 War Hammer, +15 chain,
+10 heavy crossbow, +5 bolts, +5 smith tools
Dwaithohir 25 275 RL/11 85 N N 110HCl 90LPi 45 Great Eagle. Warden of the S. Misty Mountains 1640 TA.
Uses Large Creature Criticals.
AMON LIND
Súlkano 35 165 Ch/19 90 N N 165bs 175sp 20 Noldo Mage/Alchemist
Ag98,Co89,SD100,Me75,Re95,St96,Qu99,Pr98,Eml00,In88, Swim40, S/H30, Locks50, Runes80, St/Wnd80, Dir Spell 40, Smithing80,
Traps60, Ride20, Per65, The Echirerta, Maikarama, +25 Broadsword of Orc & Troll slaying, +25 chain no penalty to movement, +20 crossbow
with + 15 bolts, boots of windwalking/running, headband of longear/longeye/presence 50', set of +20 forging tools, 805PP. See Sec. 6.12 for
more information.
Fëamírë 25 170 Ch/19 85 N N 185bs 1751b 25 Sinda Bard
Ag97,Co95,SD82,Me78,Re93,St98,Qul01,Prl01,Em88,In91, s/h65, Amb60, Trap20, Singing70, Music40, Seduct40, Act40, Per90, Track-
ingSO, PblcSpeak60, Ride50, Trickery40, MA St 1:100 2:80 3:50, Sw 1:60, Anarmacil, +20 chain no penalty to movement, +20 longbow, +15
arrows, +5 bowstring-unbreakable, +20 light helmet translates any language into Sindarian, ring of Facade II, belt x5 PP, 375PP. See Sec. 6.12
for more information.
Lalaith 18 130 No/1 70 N N 65da 85da 20 Sinda Bard
Ag96,Co75,SD92,Me93,Re94,St60,Qu99,Prl01,Em79,In99, Music80, Per 70, Dance60, Singing90, Act90, Seduct 80, 2 Amoves +30 MA Sw
1:50, +25 dagger, ring of Facade II, anklet x4pp, bracelets +30db & firearmor, Reverse Spells ring 2/day, 216PP. See Sec. 6.12.
Helkama 30 170 Ch/18 70 N A/L 175bs 150hcb 15 Noldo Mage/Alchemist
Ag90,Co100,SD98,Me84,Re85,St98,Qu95,Pr97,Em96,In72, Math80, Smithing80, St/Wnd50,Runes70, Per75, Elenruth, +20 chain, +20 helmet
with laen visor which allows Darkvision, and Sidevision, x6pp armband, Boots of Fast Sprint, +10 crossbow with +15 bolts, 360PP. See Sec.
6.12 or more information.
Moranar 22 150 Ch/18 65 N A/L 150bs 1501b 25 Noldo Mage/Magician
Ag97,Co96,SD98,Me60,Re84,St89,Qu98,Pr99,Eml01,In70, Acrob 40, Swim30, Climb20, St/Wnd50, Runes 50, Ride30, Dir Spell80, Per70,
Dance30, 3 Amove +30, MA St 1:90 Sw 1:130 2:100 3:80 4:60, Raukambar, +15 longbow, +10 arrows, collar x6PP acts as a full helm, boots
of leaping and landing, staff of Firebolts, 396PP, See Sec. 6.12 for more information.
Elenril 27 150 SL/6 100 N N 160bs 1501b 20 Mixed Sinda/Noldo Animist
Ag99,Co84,SD98,Me75,Re97,St90,Qu85,Pr96,Em60,In97, Tracking50, Ride 30, Woodcraft20, St/Wnd50, DirSpel30, Per90,Rope Mastery 30,
Foraging50, The merging stone, Durlachiel, +15 staff of Plant Control I and Plant Growth V, soft leather armor that acts as Ch 16, ring +20DB
and Nature's Eye, ring x5PP, +15 longbow, +15 arrows of Orcslaying, 280PP. See Sec. 6.12 for more information.
Teletasarë 20 120 No/1 90 N N 90bs 1201b 20 Sinda Animist/Lay Healer
Ag95,Co60,SD90,Me90,Re95,St55,Qu88,Pr99,Em98,In99, Falconry 20, Dance80, Music50, Per80, Swim20, Ride20, 2 Amoves, +20
longsword, +20 longbow, +20 spear, necklace x3PP, robes +30DB and Protection II, ring of shockbolts, earrings 1 of Calm I and the other of
Lord sleep each 1/day, 120PP. See Sec. 6.12 for more information.
Ectheon 25 165 Ch/16 75 N N 180bs 150cb 15 Noldo Warr./Fgt.; Guard Captain; excellent knife thrower
(Ag98,Co97,SD82,Me66,Re86,St100,Qu96,Pr98,Em76,In73, Climb40, Ride50, Swim30, Tracking40, Per70, Weather-watching40, Naviga-
tion30, Trap-building20, First Aid20, Acrob40, MA St 1:120 2:100 3:80 4:60 Sw 1:60, +20 Broadsword, +30 dagger of growth, +20 chain,
+10helmit that negates 30% of all head criticals, a crossbow of Trollslaying. See Sec. 6.12 for more information
Miriel 15 130 No/4 110 N N 120MC1 150da 45 Weapon.. Silvan/Lynx
Agl02,Co72,SD50,Me55,Re69,St99,Qul02,Pr79,Em78,In98, Acrob 90, Tumbling 80, Per 70, Diving 70, Dance 40, Tracking 40, Climb 50,
Amb 60, S/H 60, Cook 10, 4 AMoves +40, Adefense +30, MA St 1:120 2:100 3:80 4:60 Sw 1:1 10 2:90 3:70; 2 Katas: Staff & knife, +15
Shortsword, +15 Dagger, Bracelet +30DB, earring of Protection III. See Sec. 6.12 for more information
Eniad 17 160 No/4 100 N N 170bs 150ts 40 Weapon.. Northman/Snow Leopard
Agl01,Co97,SD58,Me60,Re65,Stl02,Qul01,Pr65,Em84,In80, Acrob 70, Tumbling 60, Per 50, Diving 40, Tracking 70, Amb 70, S/H 75,
Climb 70, Ride 20, 3 Amoves +30, Adefense +30, Ma St 1:140 2:120 3:100 4:80 Sw 1:90 2:70; 4 Katas: Staff, Knife, Broadword, Throwing
Stars, +15 Broadsword, +15 Throwing Stars, Bracelet +30DB, belt of Protection III See Sec. 6.12 for more information.
Cornen 16 150 No/4 120 N N 160ss 160lb 45 Weapon . . Sinda/Bager
Agl03,Co93,SD54,Me65,Re70,St100,Qul02,Pr87,Em80,In89, Acrob 65, Tumbling 80, Diving 75, Tracking 80, Per 55, Climb 30, Fletching
40, Music 10, 4 Amoves +40, Adefense +30, MA St 1:100 2:80 3:60 Sw 1:140 2:120 3:100 4:80; 3 katas: Staff, Longknife, Fighting chain, +15
Shortsword, +20 longbow, +10 arrows, +30DB ring. Cloak of Camouflage. See Sec. 6.12 for more information.
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Missle/ Mov
Name Lvl Hits AT DB Sh Gr Melee 2ndary M Notes
OB OB
GIANT RANCHERS:
Mûnd 24 400 RL/11 40 N N 150HBa 100HRo 10 Stone-Giant Warrior/Fighter. The Patriarch
Grûna 17 340 RL/11 30 N N 150HBa 95HRo 0 Stone-Giant Warrior/Fighter. Mûnd's wife
Bûnd 20 380 RL/11 35 N N 175HBa 105HRo 10 Stone-Giant Warrior/Fighter. Mûnd's eldest son.
Gûnd 18 360 RL/11 30 N N 165HBa 95HRo 5 Stone-Giant Warrior/Fighter. Mûnd's 2nd son
Kena 14 300 RL/11 25 N N 130HBa 80HRo 0 Stone-Giant Warrior/Fighter. Mûnd's Daughter
Kûrl 15 330 RL/11 25 N N 145HBa 90HRo 10 Stone-Giant Warrior/Fighter. Mûnd's 3rd son
Mote 10 240 RL/11 40 N N 105HBa 70HRo 15 Stone-Giant Warrior/Fighter. Mûnd's 4th son
Dote 10 240 RL/11 40 N N 105HBa 70HRo 15 Stone-Giant Warrior/Fighter. Mote's twin
Mona 16 330 RL/11 25 N N 145HBa 90HRo 5 StoneGiant Warrior/Fighter. Bûnd's wife
Tina 14 310 RL/11 30 N N 135HBa 85HRo 5 Stone-Giant Warrior/Fighter. Gûnd's wife
Bûrna 13 270 RL/11 35 N N 120HBa 80HRo 10 Stone-Giant Warrior/Fighter. Kûrl's wife
Children 1-8 60-200 RL/11 40 N N 30-90LBa 20-60LRo
.Ro 20 Stone-Giant Warrior/Fighter. Grandchildren too
GIANT MINERS:
Sevin 22 380 RL/11 40 N N 175th 105HRo 10 Stone-Giant Warrior/Fighter. Head of the Household
Tun 18 360 RL/11 35 N N 165HBa 95HRo 10 Stone-Giant Warrior/Fighter. Sevin's brother
Topi 20 360 RL/11 25 N N 165HBa 90HRo 10 Stone-Giant Warrior/Fighter. Sevin and Tûn's mother
Ninen 19 340 RL/11 30 N N 155HBa 85HRo 10 Stone-Giant Warrior/Fighter. Sevin's wife
Jani 15 310 RL/11 25 N N 130HBa 70HRo 10 Stone-Giant Warrior/Fighter. Tun's wife-to-be
Niki 14 320 RL/11 35 N N 135HBa 75HRo 10 Stone-Giant Warrior/Fighter. Sevin's 1st son
Miki 10 255 RL/11 40 N N 110HBa 65HRo 10 Stone-Giant Warrior/Fighter. Sevin's 2nd son
Tiki 1 35 RL/11 20 N N 30HBa 15HRo 5 Stone-Giant Toddler/Fighter. Sevin's young daughter
NOTE: General Rules for Giants: Melee attack is a club (use Huge Bash), Ro (rock indicates a thrown object attack (any large object will
do); treat as Large Crush attack (LCr), range is 300' for Mûnd, Bûnd, Sevin, and Tûn and 200' for the rest. All of the giants can also stomp
opponents as a secondary attack, use their standard OB on a Huge Crush attack delivering double damage. Treat all of the Giants as "Large"
creatures for the purposes of criticals.

DUNLAND
SIGNIFICANT CLAN LEADERS
Enion 18 170 Ch/13 50 Y A/L 160bs 130sb 20 Dunlending Warrior/Fighter Chieftain of Clan Feargan
Ag90,Co97,SD90,Me80,Re82,St95,Qu96,Pr88,Em84,In89, Ride50, Climb20, Swim20, Music20, PblcSpeaking60, Per30, 1 Amove +20, MA
Sw 1:70, +15 shield, +15 Broadsword, +10 chain, +20 DB ring, +30 M&M boots.
Aonghas 16 165 Ch/16 40 Y A/L 170bs 100ja 15 Dunlending Warrior/Fighter Chieftain of Clan Treforn
Ag70,Co99,SD89,Me60,Re85,St99,Qu87,Pr95,Em86,In93, Ride40, PblcSpeaking50, Act30, Seduct30, Singing20, Per40, Tracking30, 1
Amove +30, MA St 1:90, +20 Broadsword, 3, +15 javelins, +15 chain, +10DB headband, belt that allows +50 to any OB I/day.
Padrey 12 130 Ch/14 40 N A/L 140bs 85ja 25 Dunlending Scout/Rogue
Ag95,Co85,SD92,Me89,Re70,St85,Qu89,Pr85,Em91,In82, Ride30, PblcSpeaking30, Singing10, Per50, Climb20, +15 Broadsword, +10 chain.
3, +10 javelins,
Raonull 13 140 Ch/13 35 Y L 150bs 90ja 20 Dunlending Ranger
Ag87,Co90,SD60,Me71,Re63,St95,Qu92,Pr92,Em60,In75, Ride20, Clim40, Tracking50, Amb20, S/H20, Per30, +10 broadsword, 2, +5
javelins, +10 shield, Boots of Traceless Passing, 13PP 3 spell lists
Daonghlas 17 160 Ch/13 35 N N 165bs 110ja 20 Dunlending Warrior/Fighter Chieftain of Clan Arailt
Ag92,Co75,SD75,Me68,Re82,St90,Qu94,Pr96,Em56,In87, Ride40, PblcSpeaking45, Act35, Seduct10, Per30, Amb10, S/H10, Frenzy30, MA
St 1:90 2:70 Sw 1:50, +25 Broadsword of Limb Pain; the victim must make a RR vs 10th level or have the spell effect the limb hit, +15 chain
that cancels the effects of 20% of all torso criticals. +10 Helmit that increases the morale of his soldiers in battle to near berserker proportions
for up to 100' in diameter. 3 +15 javelins. Necklace of Protections II. (most of these items were given to him by Maben.
Belligel 14 90 Ch/13 20 Y A/L 90sp 80sb 10 Dunlending Bard
Ag55,Co40,SD95,Me80,Re75,St60,Qu60,Pr92,Em91,In80, Ride30, Runes20, PblcSpeaking60, Per55, +20 chain, +15 DB helmet, +10 spear,
+5 shortbow, +10 shield, 14PP. 4 spell lists, +2 spell adder
Rulart 11 110 RL/9 30 Y A/L 120HA 95JA 20 Dunlending Warrior/Fighter Chieftain of Clan Ruadh
Ag89,Co80,SD60,Me70,Re83,St90,Qu92,Pr85,Em75,In66, Ride20, Climb30, H/S30, PblcSpeaking20, +10 rigid Leather, +10 Hand axe +15
shield
LARACH DUHNNAN
Elharian 20 120 No/2 50 N N 100st 50da 20 Dúnadan/Dunlending Astrologer
Ag82,Co70,SD85,Me92,Re100,St55,Qu85,Pr95,Em80,In95, St/Wnd60, Runes62, PblcSpeaking40, Trickery 25, Per40, Seduct50, Adefense
+20, medallion x2PP, total 80PP +30DB robes, +20 dagger, x4 range multiplier mirror for use with astrologer base lists. Wand of dual
Shockbolts.
Eion 3 35 Sl/4 35 N N 45ss 35sb 25 Dunlending Fighter (Trader)
Ag93,Co93,SD40,Me57,Re69,St84,Qu87,Pr67,Em89,In75, Ride15, Tradings, Swim5, Mathematics20, Per10, +10 shortsword.
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Missle/ Mov
Name Lvl Hits AT DB Sh Gr Melee 2ndary M Notes
OB OB
CAERDH WOOD
Rhân-Guri-Rhân l5 100 No/1 40 Y5 N 70ss 50bl 30 Wose Ranger (Chieftain of the Drûedain in CaerdhWood)
Ag95,Co94,SD60,Me85,Re69,St93,Qu99,Pr65,Em81,In92, Ride70, Swim78, Climb56, Tracking100, Per68, S/H82, Amb74, 2 Amoves +30
MA Sw 1:50, +10 short sword. x2PP string of claws, 6 lists 30PP total.
HEALER'S HALL
Derna 16 135 No/1 40 N N 50da 30da 25 Half-elf Animsist/Healer (Master of the Healer's Hall)
Ag92,Co90,SD98,Me92,Re85,St65,Qu75,Pr93,Em99,In97, Ride 15, St/Wnd30, Music25, Dance30, First Aid54, Singing20, Per58, Rope
Mastery20 Adefense +35, All Healer base spells to 10th, all closed Channeling Lists dealing with Healing to 20th, broach +7 spell adder, +15
dagger, +10 DB robes, ring of leaving, Wand of Injury Assessment, 32PP.
Froithir 10 120 RL10 50 N A/L 120bs 120cb 25 Half-elf Ranger (Derna's adopted son)
Ag96,Co80,SD69,Me70,Re89,St92,Qu100,Pr92,Em87,In95, Ride40, Climb30, Swim20, First Aid20, Amb45, S/H30, Tracking50, Per54,
Leatherworking20, Nature's Ways, and Moving Ways to 10th Inner Walls, Nature's Ways, and Path Mastery to 5th, +25 Ithilnaur broadsword,
+5 crossbow, 20, +15 bolts, ring +20 bonus on Tracking, Amb &S/H, +10 rigid leather made from alligator skin. +10 DB greaves, +4 spell
adder belt buckle 20PP.
TEMPLE OF JUSTICE
Maben 25 180 No/2 100 N N 120st 100da 25 Black Númenórean Animist/Evil Cleric
Ag90,Co40 (98),SD94,Me83,Re98,St85,Qu91,Pr94 (101),Em90,Inl01, Tracking55, Seduct80, PblcSpeaking75, Per60, St/wnd50, Runes50,
Dir Spell50, Subduing40, All Evil Cleric Base Lists to 25th, most Open and Closed lists to 10th, +25 Dagger that gives cold criticals of equal
value and returns if thrown, +20 Staff of Fire that will cast any spell below 10th level on the Fire Law List at the level of the wielder, +50DB
robes with permanent Essence Shield, Glove of Tongue Rot 1/day, Headband with Mind Shield that acts as a full helm, lesser Ring of Power,
450PP. See Sec. 7.15for more information
Palomire 9 105 Ch/15 35 Y A/L 105bs 85sb 15 Dúnadan Warrior/Fighter; Landowner
Ag75,Co89,SD94,Me86,Re84,St92,Qu93,Pr91,Em86,In64, Ride40, Per25, Swim20, Mathematics30, +20 chain, +20 Broadsword, +10 Shield,
+10 Shortbow, +5 arrows, +15 DB ring
Kireil 2 15 No/1 20 N N 30da 20da 25 Dúnadan young women
Ag90,Co80,SD61,Me70,Re91,St48,Qu93,Pr90,Em61,In93, Ride20, Dance25, Singing30, Weavingl5, +10 DB earring, +20 dagger
SMUGGLER'S HOLD
Cinard 8 115 SL/7 35 Y N 105bs 90sb 15 Dunlending Scout/Rogue
Ag85,Co90,SD92,Me91,Re95,St82,Qu89,Pr92,Em82,In87, Ride25, Swimming20, Tracking35, Herblore20, Locks20, Traps25, Foraging30, S/
H25, Mathematics20, Per45, +10 broadsword, +5 soft leather, +5 shield, +10 helmet with Presence 25'
Helin 10 130 SL/8 30 Y A/L 130bs 90cb 10 Northman Warrior/Fighter
Ag79,Co95,SD72,Me70,Re84,St96,Qu87,Pr86,Em92,In94, Ride40, Swimming10, Tracking30, Herblore5, Foraging15, Cookery 10, +15
broadsword, +5 soft leather,+5 shield +5 DB greaves, +5 crossbow that recocks automatically to allow twice the fire rate.
Tigon 9 120 Ch/15 45 N A/L 120bs 95sb 15 Corsair Ranger
Ag89,Co86,SD95,Me72,Re92,St81,Qu93,Pr93,Em89,In91, Ride20, Swim40, Sailing30, Herblore25, Per40, Mathematics25, +15 chain, +20
broadsword, +10shortbow, +5 dagger, +15 helmet, Medalion that casts Suggestion at will 3/day, 9PP, 3lists.
Mungrod 9 140 Ch/13 25 Y N 130sc 80cp 15 Easterling Warrior/Fighter
Ag85,Col01,SD78,Me86,Re56,St94,Qu82,Pr78,Em76,In65, Ride30, Sailing20, Per20, Tracking10, +15 simitar, +10 shield, +10 chain.
Adeyn 5 65 SL/6 40 Y N 65ss 601cb 15 Dunlending Scout/Rogue
Ag95,Co82,SD73,Me89,Re71,St65,Qu92,Pr89,Em89,In91, Ride20, Swim10, Herblore20, Agriculture30, Locks10, +10 shortsword, boots of
landing, Wand of herb detection.
Iarlless 8 110 SL/7 45 N A/L 90bs 851cb 20 Dunlending Warrior/Fighter
Ag96,Co85,SD82,Me84,Re81,St75,Qu98,Pr85,Em91,In94, Ride35, Tracking40, Swim20, Climb15, Per40, Traps30, Herblore10, PblcSpeak-
ing20, +15 Broadsword, +5 light crossbow, +15DB armband, boots of Waterwalking, ring that translates Breffren, and Drûedain into Dunal
Cila 2 10 No/1 15 N N 25da 10lcb 20 Dunlending Scout/Rogue
Ag90,Co60,SD80,Me28,Re85,St61,Qu83,Pr92,Em65,In93, Ride5, Swim10, Herblore5, Locks25, Amb5, +5 dagger
Voronthor 11 95 No/2 20 N N 60ss 40cb 15 Dúnadan Animist/ Herbalist
Ag76,Co85,SD90,Me93,Re94,St82,Qu85,Pr87,Em89,In93, Ride20, Swim10, Sailing5, Herblore60, +10 Shortsword casts Light 2/day, +3 spell
adder ring, rod of Plant Growth III, 11 PP
Arcondur 16 145 Ch/16 40 Y15 N 145bs 110cb 10 Dúnadan Ranger
Ag86,Co95,SD67,Me76,Re94,St91,Qu88,Pr91,Em83,In93, Ride40, Climb20, Swim35, Sailing20, Tracking54, Per45, Amb25, +20 chain, +10
Helmet of Animal Facade and Animal Thoughts, +15 broadsword, +15 Shield, +10 Dagger, sheath is x2PP, 32PP.
Mengron 11 130 RL/9 40 N N 140sp 85sb 15 Dúnadan/Northman Ranger
Ag84,Co90,SD78,Me60,Re85,St93,Qu93,Pr72,Em81,In81, Ride40, Climb30, Swim20, Tracking45, Per30, +15 spear with the permanent
illusion of a walking stick thrown on it, +10 Rigid Leather Armor. +5 Helm, Ring of Nature's Awareness 100'.